Down The Rabbit Hole

What is the meaning of the term “objectification of women”? What are some of the ways women are objectified in this narrative? Is Holly’s successful career an example of someone escaping objectification or succeeding because of it?

Beyond their physical appearance, what was Hefner implying about the models he sought when he described them as being like the “girl next door”?” What did Hefner mean when he touted Playboy as being “classy” when compared to other magazines that contained nude photos of women?

In exchange for extreme restrictions on their travels, schedules, relationships, and interaction with the media, what did the girlfriends who resided in the mansion receive? In general, were the girlfriends satisfied or dissatisfied with their living arrangements and Hefner’s rules for life inside the mansion?