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As women sought to distance themselves from the role of wife and mother, the androgynous ideal once again surfaced in Twiggy, a stick-thin model made popular overnight by a single photo shoot. We must understand to love each other and ourselves and start building rather than tearing down one another. Elegant clothes of good quality and preferably muted or pale colors are considered favourable. This perception is inescapable. I loved it and the u-tube video you attached was stunning. However, i don't think that Kierra Knightly is too skinny in that pic. The standard is constantly changing, unfortunately in the realm of white women, but this should not alter our perception of ourselves. Ultimately, meeting a rigid, Western standard of beauty is equated not only with wealth, but also with happiness. Rebecca Graf from Wisconsin on August 08, 2009: Wonderful tribute. You seem to have a lot to say about women's bodies, but I see two possible scenarios: you are overweight, which makes you a hypocrite, or you are naturally slimmer, in which case I urge you to understand the genetic piece. I have a very..lets say "50ish" body type (hence hourglass figure, long legs)and am naturarkky "curvy". At any rate, it would be evidence of a more evolved human mind when women are making decisions about beauty and sexuality. I doubt that men have felt very differently in the past, and I am sure that Twiggy, whether her popularity as a fashion statement, was only a minority taste among men; indeed a small minority might have preferred her form. im not a boy.i don't have a "boyish, sickly" figure.if you curvy girls don't like being called fat or defined and judged by your body weight, why would you ignorantly judge and make fun of another kind of image? ... very informative! Period. West African Beauty Standard. It's in the attitude/character of a person making her sexier. © 2021 Copyright The Boar. They watch and learn and begin to form an opinion on how they want certain things to be and look. Maybe intention with diet says more about beauty standards than actual body type? Whiteface: It’s not spoken of much here in the Western Hemisphere, but in the East, it’s a concept that’s had a long history in the world of beauty—even predating colonialism. Some of the real and harmful consequences of Western beauty standards include the existence of skin-bleaching creams, hair discrimination, the demonisation of dark-skinned women in the media, fatphobia, ableism, and so much more. The damaging impact of Western beauty standards. All those pictures and portaits show what a woman's figure should really look like:full and curvy not stick thin. However, I'm pretty new to this & my 67yr old brain is still trying to sort thru all this online business...LOL! Not today's Paris Hiltons, Madonnas and Lindsey Lohans. Matte but (hopefully) never flat are the #skingoals of the West. We trumpet our gains in the professional and political sphere, while we pare away our bodies as penance. And Cameron Diaz is pretty healthy. It's Affect On Filipinx People: Colorism And Skin Whitening Practices. Just thought I'd like to point out that the 'curvier' women painted back in the Renaissance was due to the fact that the richer upper classes had more money to pay the artists for their portraits, as artists didn't have the time or steady income to sit around and draw whatever they feel like and then sell it. Ralph Schwartz from Idaho Falls, Idaho on July 20, 2015: Amen...stick figures are for children's art projects. Very interesting and informative. Beauty standards that conform to Western beauty standards need to be changed, and the first step to take is to alter how the media portrays attractiveness. To begin with, a lot of current Western beauty standards celebrate whiteness — not some objective, biological, evolutionary thing, but literally just being a white person. The average painting was done by a starving artist who was under commission by someone rich (hence the 'affluent' full-bodied figure). Perceptions surrounding beauty and body types not only vary by culture, but have evolved significantly throughout history. I think it is sending a bad message and a curvy and full figure should come back in style as the ideal body type of a woman. WARNING: This film is not for the weakhearted. But what so many deluded overweight women don't realize is that being fat has never been considered attractive. The new "power" women used to define themselves was the power to resist: the discipline to deprive oneself. Luckily as I grew older, I learned to embrace my curves and appreciate my body for what it is. & tho Kate Moss is way to thin (& a cocaine chick to boot!) We should definitely all attempt to be as healthy as we can, but I would object to linking health directly to thinness. The only problem is I'm pretty sure nobody thinks Kiera Knightley, Lindsay Lohab, Renee Zellweger or Nicole Richie are all that beautiful. Feminism was in the air. For me. It is said that “Black women are particularly vulnerable to the effects of European standards of beauty, because these standards emphasize skin colors and hair types that exclude many black women”(Link). ThePioneer21 from Liverpool on February 03, 2009: This is a fantastic hub, I love looking at the changes of body shapes as well as the material aspect of these changes. Also in the 17th century art the women don't seem fat nor thin, but seem to range the gamut of what might be considered average in modern day city populations where people walk more, with the emphasis placed on youth and elegance. Throughout the course of … What a contrast is that idea to our current ideal - the waif-like figure introduced by Twiggy and popularized by the likes of Kate Moss! So, what they deem as attractive is what we will continue to be shown. They change over time and from culture to culture. But ultimately it is up to the individual whether he or she takes someone else's aesthetic judgments seriously. Eating too much can lead to diabetes and other diseases. More specifically, we are all judging ourselves by male standards. ...with worth determined by weight, compulsively counting calories and pounds, deconstructing ourselves into imperfect parts. But not emaciated, like Keira or Lindsey. Interesting hub, I just wrote something on the same topic, and I'm in favor returning to curves. Makkar, J. K., & Strube, M. J. I do not think that we can consider beauty standards without discussing the male gaze as they work hand in hand. Beauty standards have become a huge issue in this world. You are your own voyeur.”. Now she would be showing off that beautiful belly. Twiggy, a British-born model, popularized the boyish body. I searched beautiful historical timeliness and stumbles across this. Ask a man who the most sexually attractive woman in the world is and chances are he isn't going to say Kate Moss or someone with her body type. Standards are contingent on place and time, and in the modern-day, it depends on what is trending at the time. A well-illustrated timeline with informative historical snippets. (1995). Personally, I love the beauty of the Gibson Girl, to me she portrays a beauty of innocence combined with prowess. You can make significant improvements in your health without dropping a pound. In every book, they were described within the first few pages as naturally blond, with heart-shaped faces and … In ancient times, and even in the relatively recent past, food was hard to come by. As much as I appreciate any article reflecting and analyzing women in culture and history, I felt that this article only represents the white standard of beauty. This is a timeline of Western aesthetics, and so highlights the expectation of the white woman as part of the (unfair) standard. Take the pictures i have below for instance, the 2 western women you may know very well. therefore specific comments above are hurtful to the non-curvy girls. I hope this hub inspires other women as well. Tall. “Supervenus” is a short film by animator Frederic Doazan that manages to capture all the horror and grotesque idolatry wrapped up in Western beauty standards... in just under two and a half minutes. sometimes i cannot believe the hypocrocy and judgement of the people who supposedly feel so judged and ridiculed themselves. Beyonce is fit, but definitely not in the wafer-thin category you're rambling about. If you were overweight, chances were you were both healthy and wealthy. And your video is amazing. The information you provide is compelling and informative, but I have to say that for a study in body type, you sure have a bunch of pictures that only show a portion of the body... As for me, I prefer a moderately curvy figure like Farrah or Cindy. Yet, in Korea, this glow comes from within, or bet… To me she's always had the look of a poker player who knows how to win with the hand she's got. I like it. I think the thin look fits her. Keira Knightly has the body of a pre-teen boy- but she also has an amazing face. Very nice, very interesting and very informative. It seems to come from the very core of her identity. The Asian Beauty Standard . Love this article & would love to use some of the information for my website. Most of this is originating from the amount of mass media we are subjected through daily, and the messages that it can convey, both directly and subconsciously. Then came Beyonce. skatoolaki from Louisiana on May 01, 2008: A beautiful and very important hub! Cindy Crawford, one of the first supermodels. Great hub! i understand that all people should embrace all kinds of body types and accept them as beautiful. A bigger boned person with the same diet and lifestyle as me might weigh 20 pounds more than me. Why they promote the bean pole look is beyond me and most straight men I know. These surgeries are performed in an effort to make a woman fit into the western ideal of beauty: larger breasts, smaller stomach. Any problem with this? Maddie Ruud (author) from Oakland, CA on June 20, 2007: In fact, overweight is not synonymous with unhealthy... check out the study I reported on in https://hubpages.com/health/Crash_Diets. Science has shown the waist to hip ratio to be what makes a womans body seem attractive by men. The most recognisable characteristics are being white or light-skinned and slim. Standards of beauty describe in precise terms the relationship that an individual will have to her own body. Korean and Western beauty standards differ in their search and capture of the ideal lash. Food is plentiful -- in terms of calories. Anyway, this has been really helpful. Only the wealthy could eat more than they needed, and only people not marked with disease were able to put on weight. Either way, the standard is changing the world over, and we cannot wait to see what’s yet to come. Thanks for putting it together! They prescribe her mobility, spontaneity, posture, gait, the uses However, these days, with the amplifying of social media, females in both China and the Western society are feeling the pressure to look “pretty” to live up to those strict beauty standards. The feminine beauty ideal is “the socially constructed notion that physical attractiveness is one of women’s most important assets, and something all women should strive to achieve and maintain”. Believe me, it's not easy to write this with my chimpanzee son and human daughter feuding in the background. Then came an unhealthy obsession, and the plastic surgery. I like my body with all it's little flaws. Of course, I'm not trying to out way your argument, because I like your points, just thought I should share that. She faced her back to the camera in that shot because she was pregnant and that was not considered sexy back in the forties. instant bookmark for me. In history, I have yet to see a woman of average measurements considered a standard of beauty. So you are saying that thin women aren't equal to full-figured women? And the rest of the times I LOVE it! In the modern age guys like active women who can be partners, not obese the woman who is always snacking in the office. Toned … Joilene Rasmussen from Ovid on October 25, 2009: I found this a very inspirational hub. Maddie Ruud (author) from Oakland, CA on September 27, 2011: You are welcome to quote me or link back to this site, as long as you're not just copying and pasting the whole thing (which would violate my copyright). Take the pictures i have below for instance, the 2 western women you may know very well. These are ''Western'' standards. im beautiful the way i am, and i embrace my tall willowy figure. SweetiePie from Southern California, USA on July 06, 2008: Great hub Maddie. this really helps me in my research... i would like to use some of your articles, i will make sure to give credits.. thank you, thank you for the info. We have all internalised these messages, and they are hard to escape. Camille Clifford, the Edwardian standard of beauty, and an original Gibson Girl, Nita Naldi, one of the most successful silent film stars of the 1920s, Bette Davis, an American icon, in the 1930s. Once I get this set up, I'm pretty sure I may need some help with the link. I wonder, if she lived here and now, would she be just another one of us, perpetually putting herself down, or is her power so deep-rooted she would manage to rise above it? Here in Taiwan, the prioritization of whiteness in beauty standards is palpable. White beauty standards transcend complexion: Double … Nowadays the inference goes the other way. The title is perfectly selected. Beauty Has Many Faces. They would starve themseleves(Like my friend does)or throw up after eating. You are amazing. "The Reader," a Fragonard painting from 1776. We also have this reaction to children's body types. Take time to study each picture as you scroll. Women who don't have a lot of excess body fat, who are toned and take the time and money to go to the gym, are probably seen as successful to most people. I'm naturally thin, i'm also active, and I try to eat healthy. Many billboards and ads still feature western models for Taiwanese products from cars, clothes, and cosmetics. Women also have an internalised male gaze, and this quote from Margaret Atwood best sums it up: “You are a woman with a man inside watching a woman. Skin bleaching is a $10 billion-a-year industry. As for not mentioning other cultures, Western usually means "white". Her smile is so much a part of her. France The French are all about natural beauty. We were just talking about this in my Cultural Anthropology class go figure! I'm not so skinny that you can see my bones or too fat to see my stomach bulging out. Women gorged themselves in the 18th century to prove they could afford to and probably suffered the health complications that came with that. You may have the perfect or beautiful body, but if you have the ugliest attitude, then it's worthless. Growing up in the ’90s, the Wakefield twins of the Sweet Valley High series were the gold standard of all-American beauty. Body-building gave way to weight-losing with the rise of heroin chic. Moisturizers, primers, concealers, and foundations promise “oil control” and a “shine free” wear. Finishing my work on this piece, I scroll through the pictures one more time, pausing at the knowing smile of Mona Lisa. Paparazzo photos may indeed show us who is beautiful in our time but paintings were not done like that. Thanks. The photos you provided may be used to improve Bing image processing services. However, these days, with the amplifying of social media, females in both China and the Western society are feeling the pressure to look “pretty” to live up to those strict beauty standards. If you look at my other hubs on body image, you can see that I am a proponent of body acceptance--for people of all shapes and sizes. I am aware also, that through the years, body type aesthetics change with men's attitudes toward women. We are all judging ourselves by male standards, The male gaze perpetuates Western and Eurocentric beauty standards because men internalise these images too. Aya Katz from The Ozarks on July 29, 2008: Polarization is a natural tendency. Human females, in contrast to their chimp counterparts, compete with each other for choice males. There also seems to be a very extreme and polarized view on body types: either very thin or extra curvy around the traditional female parts (the hips and breasts). There has to be a valid medium between fat and skinny. in case you didn't know, anorexia is a mental illness, it has nothing to do with your bmi. Bing.com Source In many Western tradition, we see a common desire for women with petite bodies and skinny frames. Although the media usually seems to focus on female bodies, male beauty standards have changed a great deal over the course of the 20th century as well. My advice would be to keep being you and recognise that your appearance is more than enough. And i kno i don't own it!) In addition, most of the women in these paintings and pictures would be considered "chubby" or "plump" by today's standards, but there are hundreds of years of evidence that that has been the consistent standard of beauty for centuries, except for the last 50-odd years. The emaciated look is/was strange as the majority of men tend to find curvy borderline toned women as the ideal. He describes me as "soft" he can feel my bones, but I'm kinda squishy. Dorsi Diaz from The San Francisco Bay Area on July 06, 2008: misterpm from Netherlands on June 25, 2008: Excellent Hub. Ask yourself: “Is the person actually aggressive or are they just darker-skinned?”, “Do I think that person is unhealthy, or are they just bigger than me?”, “Would I accept this same behaviour from someone if they were conventionally attractive?” It is uncomfortable to confront, but necessary if you want to begin to unpack what we have been taught our whole lives. This throws the choice of females back into the male domain; males have chosen the bigger busted females as being more attractive. West African Beauty Standard. Why are all of the women white? Picture a geisha, that Japanese symbol of feminine allure. The internalization of … I used to think I was fat, but lately I've been reading up a lot on this type of thing and I've decided that I like my body the way it is. Cultural standards of beauty, not my own. While K-beauty enthusiasts love a good lash, their idea of “good” is less dramatic. We do not judge ourselves objectively, but instead by whether we will be deemed attractive by others. There’s a Chinese saying goes “爱美之心人皆有之”, meaning the love for beauty is a nature of all human beings. don't you people ever realize that some girls are just naturally thin? Western ideals include features such as round eyes, thin body, light skin, narrow faces, small noses, high cheekbones, etc. The standard of beauty is essentially a variable standard of what it means to be attractive that is contingent on the feminine beauty ideals that are present in a given culture. The rest of them see to be trying far, far too hard. CrossRef Google Scholar One thing I noticed when in art museums is that the paintings that were art pieces rather than rich people portraits it seems the facial features prized then still are today, particularly in 17th century art. It’s crucial to send the message that natural Asian features are beautiful, and that individuality and uniqueness is beauty in itself. Thank you. I find this beautiful, but I do not find Lindsay Lohan's starved body beautiful. Kind of ridiculous to post only the pictures of "modern" actresses/models who support your conclusion. In this hub, I am merely pointing out that the current obsession with the waif-like female figure that is so damaging to so many women hasn't always been so popular, and shouldn't be the only standard of beauty by which we measure ourselves and those around us. You aren't showing curvy Kim Kardashian, or even Kate Winslet. Your email address will not be published. I love that fact that you have pointed out the different optimum weight of the corresponding time period. (1995). Hence the phenomenon of "cute child" -- not so attractive adult. When her drug use was uncovered, she was quickly disavowed by the company and the fashion industry alike, but was a working model once again within six months. The title is perfectly selected. Welp. And what makes me angreier is that I and many other firls tried too look like that! They were out to prove that they were every bit as good as their male counterparts, which initially manifested itself as imitation. 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