People, religions, countries, and more have different views on how beauty is and looks like,
There are countries, such as, Asia, Africa and the U.S.A who have different point of view's on beauty.
To some, beauty is fun yet important to society and even to some beliefs and countries. Beauty can
become dangerous to people's health, emotionally and physically. Beauty helps make men, women,
young and old feel good when they dress up, put make-up on and have good hygiene.
Beauty can be an inspiration towards countries, people and beliefs. There are cultures suck as
the Zimbabwe, Chinese, and American culture. The Zimbabwe's have their own views on beauty. In the
book “Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe” pg.82, it says “They pierce their children's earlobes at
about the age of ten and keep the holes open by means of wood plugs.” They have traditional clothing
different from the Chinese and Americans. “Traditional clothing is simple and functional, primarily to
protect the body and preserve modesty. Blankets made from bark fiber provide warmth in the cold
seasons; Otherwise men and women are sparing in covering their bodies” (Cultures and Customs of
Zimbabwe pg.82).
On the other hand, the Chinese are different. Instead of blankets like the Zimbabwe, they wore
silk. “The 2,000-year-old Chinese idiom 'to wear a silken robe but walk by night' (yi jin ye xing),
meaning 'hiffen talent,' hints at the fact that clothing serves more than the utilitarian purpose of
protecting the body but is also a matter of show, proclaiming the wearer's social and economic status,”
(pg.26 Culture and Customs of China). China changes their style of clothing from time to time. “When
looking at a slice of Chinese history- any period o...
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...because they diffuse the essence of the designer's style for a mass market”
“Enigma of Beauty: “Thin,' she says. 'You know, the skinny girls in school who ate all the
cheeseburgers and milshakes they wanted and didn't gain an ounce. Basically, their hangers for
clothes.” nationalgeographic.com
body/human-body/enigma-beauty/#page=1
Owomoyela Oyekan, “Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe.” (2002)
“Traditional clothing is simple and functional, primarily to protect the body and preserve
modesty. Blankets made from bark fiber provide warmth in the cold seasons; Otherwise men
and women are sparing in covering their bodies”
Owomoyela Oyekan, “Culture and Customs of Zimbabwe.” (2002)
“They pierce their children's earlobes at about the age of ten and keep the holes open by means
of wood plugs.”
...hese materials were used because they could be easily found at a low price compared to Hemp fiber and silk. Hemp fiber and silk were used at first but then the Chinese realized there are greater uses for this material. Therefore they started to use the worn fishnet, bark and cloth.
...societies go more clothing that allow them to move easily and are more aware of physical fitness and always looking for the freedom in everything and mainly movement. However, it stands to reason that while the existence of such weighty components has reduced greatly, their concepts have set an indisputable model that remains related and lasts to influence today’s fashion.
Sarwer, D. B., Grossbart, T. A., & Didie, E. R. (2003). Beauty and society. Seminars in
What is beauty? How do human beings decide who is attractive and who is not? Society is full of messages telling us what is beautiful, but what are those definitions based on? Do we consciously decide whom we are attracted to, or is biology somehow involved? The issue of beauty and how we define it has been studied for centuries. Scholars from all fields of study have searched for the "formula" for beauty. Darwin in his book The Descent of Man wrote, "It is certainly not true that there is in the mind of man any universal standard of beauty with respect to the human body. It is however, possible that certain tastes in the course of time become inherited, though I have no evidence in favor of this belief." (1) Science has tried to look at beauty beyond the conscious level. It has tried to determine what roles biology plays in human attraction. Scientists have discovered that symmetry and scent play a role in defining human attraction. (3) But while this can begin to explain beauty on the most basic of levels, what accounts for variations in the standard of beauty? The idea of beauty varies within different societies and communities. Do these cultural preferences have a biological basis? What is the relationship between biology and society in relation to the idea of beauty? How do they relate to each other, and how do they differ? In particular what role does science play in the preference that many societies, (in particular South Asian, East Asian, and North American Cultures), have for fairer skin?
In the essay “What Meets the Eye”, Daniel Akst explains scientific facts about the beauty of men and women matters to people. He argues that attractive individuals receive attention, great social status, marries, and gets paid more on a job. One can disagree with Akst’s argument because anyone with the skills and knowledge, despite the appearance, can gain a decent relationship and can get paid well. Akst looks at beauty as if it can lead individuals to an amazing and successful life, but he is wrong. Nancy Mairs’ and Alice Walker’s views on beauty are explained internally and through self-confidence. Both women’s and Akst’s arguments on beauty share some similarities and differences in many ways, and an
Beauty is dangerous, especially when you lack it. In the book "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison, we witness the effects that beauty brings. Specifically the collapse of Pecola Breedlove, due to her belief that she did not hold beauty. The media in the 1940's as well as today imposes standards in which beauty is measured up to; but in reality beauty dwells within us all whether it's visible or not there's beauty in all; that beauty is unworthy if society brands you with the label of being ugly.
The. Perceptions of Beauty « Global Public Health through a Feminist Lens." Stanford University. Web. The Web.
What is pleasing to a person’s senses is shaped and influenced by that person’s society and culture. For example, Filipinos find pale or light skin attractive because during the colonial period, those who belong in the upper classes were the light skinned: the Spaniards, the mestizos and mestizas, and the Americans. (Gonzales) However, some cultures such as the Americans and Europeans prefer tanned skin because pale skin meant little sun exposure in beach vacations. (Hutchison) See how the perception of beauty changes from one culture to another?
Ko, Dorothy. "The Body As Attire: The Shifting Meanings of Footbinding in Seventeenth-Century China". Journal of Women's History. Winter 1997, Vol.8:4.
Ever since their invention many centuries ago, clothes have been used as a way of communicating. The message communicated relies on a number of factors including the social background of both the communicator and the receiver, and the context in which the message is communicated. Although at times the exact message or symbolism one is trying to portray may not be clear, it is evident that clothing has long been embraced as one of the best ways to project one’s desired personal image to those around them.
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Beauty means something different to different kinds of people and cultures. The meaning of beauty is influenced by our environmental surrounding, society, media, peers, culture and experiences. When people think about beauty they think about the physical visual appearance. Actually is “beauty in the eyes of the beholder” (Hungerford, 1878), but perhaps it is more accurate to say that beauty is also in the geography, as cultural ideals of beauty vary drastically by region.
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Throughout history there have been many claims about what is beautiful and what is not on the face and body. America’s idea of beauty in the past changed many times from the fragileness of the Steel-engraving lady to the voluptuousness of the Greek slave. The ideal beauty in America is not so different from the ideal beauty of cultures around the world and follows many of the traditions practiced throughout history. The widespread of advertisement and technology is something that’s said to be the contributing problem to the ideal women phenomenon, but I believe history and trend plays the bigger role.
Clothing is something that defines a person, and allows society to have an outlook on an individual’s lifestyle and beliefs. Unlike criticizing other material things like a car, a home or even something as simple as a television set, criticism of clothing is very personal. This suggests that there is a high correlation between clothing and personal identity and values. (Breward, pg.1) Clothing in a sense has the ability to communicate thought. However, similarly to art interpretations, this does not mean that any two people will perceive these visual aesthetics similarly.