Global Beauty Standards Quiz

<p>Fairer skin (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Thinner noses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Beauty exists independently as an abstract ideal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immanuel Kant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The balance and harmony found in proportion. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has no standards and is purely subjective. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As constructs influenced by social norms and expectations. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by the media. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Binge eating disorder. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Constantly compare yourself to peers on social media. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Feelings of sadness and hopelessness. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased participation in wellness activities. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lotus feet achieved through foot binding (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of complex hairstyles and cosmetics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Social class and privilege (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of make-up, hygiene, and jewelry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lotus feet as a symbol of status (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A subjective perception and evaluation of one's physical appearance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It leads to harsher judgments of less attractive individuals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ubiquity of social media and pressure to portray an idealized image. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Growing movements advocating for diversity and inclusion in beauty. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Increased likelihood of developing chronic stress and anxiety. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

High cheekbones, clear skin, slim figure, youthfulness, thinness, and symmetrical faces are considered beautiful in Western cultures.

Full figures and scarification (scar tattoos) are highly valued in many Sub-Saharan African cultures.

Fair skin, long black hair, and dark eyes are traditionally considered beautiful in India.

Taller, slimmer noses, straight hair, and fair skin are prized in the Philippines.

Different cultures have different standards of beauty.

Standards of beauty that are not achievable or healthy for most people, often perpetuated by media and social media.

Comparing oneself to others, often leading to feelings of inadequacy and negatively impacting self-image.

Worry, fear, or apprehension caused by the pressure to meet unrealistic appearance standards.

A serious mental health illness marked by irregular/disturbed behaviours surrounding food and body weight.

Prioritizing one's well-being and addressing the negative impact of unrealistic beauty standards on mental health.

Attractive people are often perceived as having positive qualities, like intelligence or kindness, even if it's not true.

How someone feels about their body, which can range from unhappiness to negative thoughts.

Social media often promotes unrealistic beauty standards, leading to body image problems.

Unrealistic beauty standards can cause mental health issues like anxiety or depression.

Beauty is an abstract ideal existing independently of appearances, connected to goodness and truth.

Beauty is found in the physical world, especially in proportion, symmetry, and harmony.

Beauty is universal and objective, not just personal preference, with a moral component.

Beauty is subjective; there are no objective standards of beauty.

Attractive features suggest good health, fertility, and good genes, supporting survival and reproduction.

Ancient Egyptians prioritized physical symmetry and proportion. They used makeup, hygiene, grooming, and jewelry to enhance beauty.

Ancient Greeks valued physical symmetry, proportion, and fitness. A healthy body was considered beautiful.

In Tang and Song Dynasties China, small feet, achieved through foot binding, were considered beautiful. Lotus feet symbolized status, refinement, and desirability for marriage.

Victorians valued modesty, restraint, and natural beauty. Pale skin, delicate features, and physical fitness were considered attractive.

Beauty standards in the Victorian era were closely linked to social class and privilege. The wealthy could afford to cultivate a more idealized image of beauty.