Before we begin travelling beauty throughout the world, my first blog will give you an idea on beauty in the eyes of society. By blogging about society's view on beauty first, I will be able to refer to the standards in this first blog while talking about foreign countries, the ways of the past, and religions in my other blogs.
Many aspects concerning the image of beauty in today's society aggravate me. I find it hard to distinguish society`s influence on myself from my own thoughts. I can admit, the pressure is real and I often find myself being controlled by the media. I strongly believe we are striving to reach this image of perfection that does not and cannot exist. It is sad to think that what we believe to be beautiful has been subconsciously modified. In today`s society, the word beauty is more so associated with the visual aspect of people, which is very unfortunate.
Today, more than ever, the concept of being thin is what makes you beautiful.. Also, being tan, having long hair and showing off some skin is today's way to be seen as "sexy". While looking at models today and comparing them to the models we had 10 years ago we notice a big change. This change is most certainly for the worse. In my opinion, most models today are not beautiful. These models are all skin and bone and look like they might even suffer from an eating disorder. Unfortunately, many people are affected by this ideal image. With the advancement of today's technology it is easier than ever to photoshop many things. While watching a television add or seeing a photo of a model trying to sell a product, countless people are unaware that these people have been modified. (this even occurs with food!)
Today, more than ever, the concept of being thin is what makes you beautiful.. Also, being tan, having long hair and showing off some skin is today's way to be seen as "sexy". While looking at models today and comparing them to the models we had 10 years ago we notice a big change. This change is most certainly for the worse. In my opinion, most models today are not beautiful. These models are all skin and bone and look like they might even suffer from an eating disorder. Unfortunately, many people are affected by this ideal image. With the advancement of today's technology it is easier than ever to photoshop many things. While watching a television add or seeing a photo of a model trying to sell a product, countless people are unaware that these people have been modified. (this even occurs with food!)
The beauty industry takes precedence over other issues of national or even international importance (such as current political climate in Ukraine). Magazines for instance are displayed everywhere and find it necessary to share ''The Best Beauty Looks of the Week: Show Stoppers'' (found in Vogue, article by Catherine Piercy). Regrettably (more women than men) are taking part in this ''priority'' taking away the light from what truly matters. Women are spending more time and money to fit the illustration of beauty rather than concentrating on other, more meaningful particulars (for instance, education, morals, family, etc.)
Here are 101 things that are more important than having the perfect body! (check out #13!)
There is no denying that society has dominated our minds in some way, even the slightest bit. I do not look forward to the outcome of our current generation or those to follow. I challenge you to go against the norms of the general public and just do you!
Sources:
http://www.vogue.com/vogue-daily/article/best-beauty-looks-of-the-week-show-stoppers/#1
http://www.tcu360.com/opinions/2012/04/15205.american-society-holds-warped-view-beauty
http://my-purple-dreams.blogspot.com/2012_08_01_archive.html
The pressure for girls to be thin is indubitably immense and many people have begun fighting against that stigma which is wonderful. I have noticed that it is often taken to extremes, however (ie: real women have curves, only dogs like bones; etc). People seem to forget that some people are naturally skinny just as some are naturally plump, and just because someone is thin does not mean that they are unhealthy. I have friends even thinner than myself who desperately try to gain weight because of people not realizing how important it is to see both sides.
ReplyDeleteAmen!! Carly you are right theses models are way to skinny. It actually scares me, there not doing a good job on trying to sell there product if anything there losing there customers! The worst thing about all this is there sending a bad message to those little girls that want to be like the models mean while there all photoshop.
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