Gender Beauty Stereotypes PDF

Gender- Beauty- Stereotypes Task 1 - Exercise - Makeup - Surgery - Haircut - Clothing Our society puts too much emphasis on appearance Con: Gender transparency ➔ Society is becoming more open-minded ➔ Focus on inne...

Gender- Beauty- Stereotypes Task 1 - Exercise - Makeup - Surgery - Haircut - Clothing Our society puts too much emphasis on appearance Con: Gender transparency ➔ Society is becoming more open-minded ➔ Focus on inner values ➔ Outer beauty -> temporary Pro: - Beauty attracts likes/ approval on social media - Fitting into beauty standards facilitates life - People are bullied for their looks - People resort to cosmetic surgeries - Increased chances of getting hired - Beauty pageants Western Beauty ideals are becoming more inclusive Con: - Genetic limitations Pro: - Movie/Media are becoming more inclusive (-> e.g. Black Panther) - Diversity promotes inclusion ➔ Trendy to look unique - Mutual empowerment Women feel more pressure to live up to beauty ideals than men Pro: Suffer from discriminatory comments of young age “cannot climb up a tree” In some cultures, worth depends on beauty standards Con: Men also have to look like the ideal type Men are discouraged from seeking help + showing is seen as weak Wealth influences the perception of men Cosmetic surgery is great because it can give people a new outlook on life Pro: - Helps reduce insecurities and boosts self-confidence - opportunities for disabled people - minimising health issues Con: - natural beauty is erased (-> altered ethnicity) (e.g after accidents) - raises beauty standards to an unachievable point - dangerous -> health issues(risky) - temporary solution - lead to addiction(pricy) What are the consequences of the quest for beauty - distorted self-image] - unhappiness/anxiety (depression) - addiction/eating disorders - low self-worth; seeking validation online - Snapchat dysmorphia In your words, explain what Snapchat filter offer that plastic surgeries don’t Snapchat filters allow people to fix their “imperfections” instantaneously. In fact, they can look the way they want in an instant and believe that cosmetic surgery can create the same results. However, this is not realistic.