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Tracy Isaacs, Professor (Philosophy), Western University

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit: Is inclusive objectification something to celebrate?

The swimsuit issue continues to promote sexual attractiveness as women’s main currency. (Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2022)

The last two weeks of May generated a flurry of celebratory media commentary about the diversity of models in the 2022 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. It was praised for “breaking barriers,” “empowering women” and “trailblazing.”

This year’s firsts included: Ashley Callingbull (the first Indigenous model), Yumi Nu (the first Asian American curve model to appear on the cover), Maye Musk (the first woman in her 70s), Kelly Hughes (the first swimsuit model to show her C-section scars) and Katrina Scott (the first visibly pregnant model).

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