Simply put, trophyism is the tendency for men to view women as objects to be collected and
displayed as status symbols of their sexual prowess or virility.
Not exact matches
Holmes offers a compelling portrait of a woman whose public
display and ultimate study by scientists long ago gained her iconic
status as a
symbol of European fascination with African sexuality.
This is leaving aside their role
as prominently
displayed status symbols — leather bindings aren't cheap.