Nature vs Nurture: Physical Self and Beauty Standards
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What is the term used to refer to the physical body of an individual?

Physical Self

Gregor Mendel is known as the Father of modern Genetics.

True (A)

What are the two main factors responsible for our physical development?

Heredity and Environment

The definition of beauty is consistent across all cultures.

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Match the cultural standards of beauty with their respective regions:

<p>Giraffe women = Myanmar &amp; Thailand Elongated earlobes = Masai tribe &amp; other ethnic groups in Africa Pure white skin = Countries with Oriental Culture (e.g., South Korea, China, Japan) Plus size = Ancient times, in Nigeria</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Philippines has always had a strong local perspective on beauty, unaffected by colonial influences

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

What is the term used to describe an individual's perception of their own body and appearance?

<p>Body Image</p> Signup and view all the answers

A person's overall evaluation of their worth is known as their self-esteem.

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What are the two eating disorders mentioned in the text?

<p>Bulimia Nervosa and Anorexia Nervosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

Beauty is generally considered an unimportant aspect of life, with no influence on individual experiences.

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What is the term used to describe a culture that emphasizes the diverse forms of beauty and challenges traditional notions of what is considered beautiful?

<p>Culture of resistance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is the physical self?

The physical body of an individual.

What is heredity?

The process of traits being passed down from parents to offspring.

What is a dominant gene?

A gene that always expresses itself, even if paired with a recessive gene.

What is a recessive gene?

A gene that only expresses itself if paired with another similar recessive gene.

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What is the role of nature and nurture in our physical appearance?

The combination of both inherited traits and environmental influences.

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What are cultural beauty standards?

A cultural perspective on beauty that varies across different societies.

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What is the tradition of 'Giraffe Women'?

A practice in Myanmar and Thailand where women elongate their necks using brass coils.

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What is the tradition of elongated earlobes?

A practice in African tribes where women elongate their earlobes with adornments.

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What is the cultural significance of pale white skin in some Asian cultures?

An obsession with pale white skin in certain Asian cultures associated with wealth and status.

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What is the significance of being plus-size in some cultures?

A tradition in Nigeria where some families still practice fattening rooms to promote beauty and prosperity.

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What is body image?

An individual's perception, thoughts, and feelings about their body and physical appearance.

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What is appearance?

Everything about a person that can be observed by others, like height, weight, skin color, clothes, and hairstyle.

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What is self-esteem?

An individual's overall evaluation of their own worth.

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How can poor body image impact us?

Negative feelings about one's body image can negatively affect mental and physical well-being.

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What are some causes of poor body image?

Parental and societal emphasis on ideal body types can lead to body dissatisfaction, especially in girls.

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How can bullying and peer pressure contribute to poor body image?

Bullying and peer pressure can increase body dissatisfaction and negative feelings.

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What is the role of media on body image?

The media often portrays idealized versions of beauty, increasing pressure to achieve unrealistic standards.

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What are some effects of poor body image?

High body dissatisfaction can lead to depression and low self-esteem.

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What is anorexia nervosa?

An eating disorder characterized by excessive food restriction and an intense fear of gaining weight.

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What is bulimia nervosa?

An eating disorder characterized by uncontrolled binge eating followed by purging behaviors.

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What is body dysmorphia?

A mental health condition where someone is preoccupied with perceived flaws in their physical appearance.

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What are some historical perspectives on beauty?

Throughout history, beauty has been associated with youth, good health, and fertility.

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What are some advantages of being considered attractive?

Attractive people tend to benefit in various aspects of life, including job opportunities and social interactions.

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How are people perceived based on their attractiveness?

Studies suggest that attractive people are often perceived more favorably, leading to positive impressions.

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What is the concept of celebrating beauty in diversity?

Celebrating beauty in its diverse forms and rejecting societal expectations to conform to a specific beauty standard.

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What is a 'culture of resistance' in relation to beauty?

Challenging the narrow definition of beauty and embracing a culture that values diversity and individuality.

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What is the influence of colonialism on Filipino beauty standards?

Our Filipino concept of beauty is influenced by historical colonial influences, particularly those of European origin.

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Study Notes

Physical Self

  • Physical self refers to the physical body of an individual
  • Parents play a key role in shaping our physical appearance
  • Gregor Mendel discovered traits are passed down through genes
  • Heredity transmits characteristics from parents to offspring
  • Dominant inheritance occurs when only the dominant gene is expressed
  • Recessive inheritance occurs when recessive alleles lead to a non-dominant trait
  • Genetics significantly influences physical appearance

Cultural Standards of Beauty

  • Defining beauty is difficult due to its relative and contextual nature
  • Cultural standards of beauty vary across cultures
  • Myanmar and Thailand believe a larger neck is beautiful, achieved through adornments from childhood
  • Masai tribes and other African groups often elongate earlobes as a status symbol
  • In some Asian cultures, light skin is desired as a symbol of wealth

Nature vs Nurture

  • Nature (heredity) encompasses innate traits and characteristics inherited from biological parents
  • Nurture (environment) includes non-hereditary influences, starting from the prenatal period

Philippine Standards of Beauty

  • Filipino beauty standards are largely influenced by colonialism, with a Eurocentric perspective
  • Skin color is often associated with beauty

Body Image

  • Body image refers to how individuals perceive, think, and feel about their bodies
  • Appearance includes observable characteristics like height, weight, and skin color
  • Self-esteem involves an overall evaluation of one's worth

Causes of Poor Body Image

  • Parent's/society's ideals, bullying and peer pressure, and media portrayal are factors
  • Poor body image can affect physical and psychological well-being

Eating Disorders

  • Bulimia nervosa involves uncontrollable binging and compensatory behaviors
  • Body dysmorphia relates to concerns in physical appearance
  • Importance of Beauty: indicates youth, health and fertility, advantageous in life
  • Celebration of beauty in diversity to counter cultural biases
  • Anorexia nervosa involves refusing food, leading to starvation

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Explore the complex interplay between genetics and cultural standards of beauty in shaping the physical self. This quiz delves into how heredity and societal norms influence our appearance. Test your knowledge on the roles of nature and nurture in defining beauty across various cultures.

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