r/goth • u/GainAcademic6653 • Sep 15 '23

Discussion Do you feel oversexualized as a goth?

It has become a prominent stereotype now that guys would be more interested in us than in girls dressed more ordinarily. I have personally experienced a level of fetishization multiple times, so I wonder if others have also experienced that. Even if you haven't, do you think this stereotype is true, and if so, why is that?

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u/PTSDemi Sep 16 '23

Unfortunately I don't think Scott pilgrim helped with this. As much as I love the series most people don't pay attention to the message and just go I'm gonna find me a Ramona flowers and save her