For as long as I can remember, Halloween has always been a time for women to dress as scantily as possible without being labeled. Or basically, a chance for women to try to get as much attention from men as possible without being called a "slut". Attention from men is what women are supposed to strive for. Approval from men/ looking good for men, is what women are conditioned to contend for from birth. (I.e., make up, breast implants, Botox, weight watchers, liposuction, tanning, fake nails, eating disorders, face lifts, breast lifts, hair extensions, lip injections, facials, tummy tucks, age defying lotion, push up bras, etc.)These generic, barely there costumes are unoriginal and not meant to be creative and unique. They are meant to put a woman's body on display. And not just a display for men, but for other women too. It's important to show other women what you bring to the table, how you compare to them, how you look "better" and "sexier" than them, and that you are more desirable than they are. You want other women to look at you and be jealous, because women are taught to compete with each other for male approval. In a patriarchal society, getting ahead means pleasing the group in charge, or pleasing men. And women go to great lengths and spend a lot of time and money on their appearance. It's not because we "want" to, it's because we don't know any different because we were seasoned to act like this from the day we were born. We don't know any different. We don't question it because it's a societal norm. When women couldn't vote, that was considered normal and correct. When blacks were enslaved, that was also normal. This is no different. Women are supposed to be young, thin and beautiful. So when Halloween rolls around, it's yet another opportunity to showcase how attractive we are, and to gain that coveted male approval. We dress ourselves up as sex toys for men, and it's totally conventional.
OK, so tight and little costumes are nothing new. Halloween has always been a time to emphasize a woman's place in society- to be a man's sex toy. And this year the emphasis is getting stronger with....a baby pimp costume.
Hmm. A pimp "finds and manages women (often very young women) who are vulnerable and susceptible, for what ever reason, to extreme manipulation and engages them in prostitution (in brothels and on the streets) in order to profit from their earnings. Typically, a pimp will not force prostitutes to "be with him", although some have been known to be abusive in order to keep their prostitutes submissive or to maximize profits. A pimp may also offer to protect his prostitutes from rival pimps and prostitutes, or from abusive clients. They can also enable a prostitute to work in a particular area under his control. Pimping is illegal in most countries." (Thanks, Wikipedia)
The usual scenario:
Pimps find very young, vulnerable girls, often victims of sexual abuse and domestic violence, and offer them companionship, love, and a safe place to go. Once the girl feels safe and wanted with her new "boyfriend," he manipulates her into sleeping with a man for money. He tells her they need the money, and after everything he's done for her she owes him, etc., etc. Soon, the prostitution becomes a regular thing. And it's not like the girl can just walk out and leave. She is now under the pimps control, both physically and emotionally. The pimp beats down her self-esteem so she honestly thinks she's nothing more than a disposable sex object. And the pimp physically beats her, as well as threatens her if she tries to escape. He threatens to come after her and hurt her and/or her family if she runs away. He tells her she will just get thrown in jail because prostitution is illegal. He gets her hooked on drugs so she needs him and can't leave. She is stuck in a life of prostitution, with no feasible way out. And this man who forces her to sleep with numerous strange men per day takes every last penny of what she earns. He provides her with an acceptable wardrobe, enough food to live on, and usually drugs. The pimp sends her out with a quota, and if she doesn't return to him with the right amount of money, she will be beaten, and she will learn her lesson, and she will "work" harder next time.
Yup, that's a pimp. Don't you want your little guy dressing up as one for Halloween?
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Our Baby Pimp Costume is too cute for words. This super fly baby pimp suit is great for babies first Halloween photos. For a fun family costume idea consider any of our Pimp outfits for any age.
Nothing spells family fun like beating women and forcing them to sleep with 10 men a day! Gag me.
