Why has society decided to pretend that bikinis are acceptable?

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Why has society decided to pretend that bikinis are acceptable? They show more of a girl's body than most underwear would, yet if you don't think it's appropriate for a girl to wear one, you're told "it's just a swimsuit". It's not even a swimsuit, it's totally impractical for swimming. You have to be careful or it'll come loose and you'll be naked, which you almost are anyway I guess.

It's only uses are for tanning and showing off your body. I guess a woman has the right to be a slut if she wants to, but do you need to wear a bikini to a family beach? Or a water park? Why would you wear a flimsy bikini to go down slides and get hit by waves? And for goodness sake, is there anything more disgusting that seeing a prepubescent child in one? Why would you take a "bathing suit" that is specifically designed for the sole purpose of showing as much of your body as possible, and sell them to little children? Why has the world decided this is okay?

I wouldn't be comfortable with my girlfriend wearing one.