Physical Characteristics
Male and Female Face:
Pretty eyes
Straight and white teeth
Plucked eyebrows
Symmetrical features
Distinct jaw line
Full lips
Smooth skin
NO facial hair
Beautiful hair
"Attractive"
In this photo the center of focus is supposed to be the perfume, however the strong lighting and use of cosmetics to enhance her face is what really draws the eye. Her cheeks are well defined and her eyes are outlined in dark brown make-up to make them stand out. Flawless skin and perfectly plucked eyebrows also add to the list of beautiful characteristics in her face.
"Unattractive"
In this photo, the woman's frizzy hair is considered "unattractive"and is shown in the after shot in a more attractive manner. A sign of beauty in today's society can be dependent on simple things, like how good someones hair looks.
1. Do you believe that media images or public opinion are responsible for the characteristics of beauty becoming universal stereotypes?
2. Do you believe people admiring media images of glamorous models can do any harm?
I believe that media images and public opinion are responsible for the characteristics of beauty becoming universal stereotypes. If enough people say one thing, then even those people who might not have been fully convinced before come to believe the same things. Plus, the constant exposure to the media is what really drives it home and makes a lasting impression.
I also believe that people admiring media images of glamorous models can do harm because the it creates unrealistic expectations for body types or how people should look in general. People look at those images and don't realize that they aren't even a realistic representation of the model because there is so much behind-the-scenes-editing that goes into the pictures.
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