In modern day advertisements for clothing, cologne, sunglasses, almost anything, there is a half naked man with his shirt off. Almost always he has six pack abs and a clearly defined jaw line, biceps, and pecs.He usually has extremely fine hair and a nice smile This is one of few beauty standards for men. They are expected to be super suave or very rugged. One represents the sophistication of the modern day man. That he can take care of himself. The other represents a primal beast that takes nothing from no one, at least that's what they want people to think.In reality it lowers other men's self esteem not only because they aren't like these men by physical standards, but it also challenges their sense of manhood and dominance. This challenge of ideals can cause some men to just feel in superior to the others. That they aren't as much of a "man" as them.
Women, from a young age, are bombarded with subliminal messages and standards of how women should be. They don't have a stupid " sense of manhood" like men do so they usually are more adept to whats going on. But if it happens from birth, it is the norm. For women, the beauty standard is thin, big boobs, big butt, tan, pretty (caked in make up) and apparently pose for everyone. But seriously, this is a little unreal here. Its especially concerning when young ladies actually strive for these things thinking that people will like her more if she was that person. That her false beauty would over shadow the years of self doubt and feelings of inadequacy. So in turn, she would look down upon other ladies who have not taken the road she has and some even shame them. This would cause possibly a lifetime of depression due to this standard that is in place. In my opinion, women's beauty standards are not only more rough than men, but also more widespread. 
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ReplyDeleteI do believe that your opinion of the beauty standards in the U.S are completely true. For some, the desire to look as perfect as different models in the model industry, can become all-consuming, and as many people seem to suggest that people are feeling serious body image problems which many seem to feel undoubtedly mock of their body’s around the globe. There are people always unhappy about their bodies and try to fix it with unnecessary issues. Such as, developing an eating disorders, turning to diet pills or steroids, or trying to start a cosmetic surgery and Botox injections. From children's toys to TV programs, images of the "ideal" body have filled every level of our visual culture. In todays society. Of course, people aren't blind to this issue, but while most of the majority of people know that advertising images are enhanced and are an impossible dream, but some still seem to be effected by it. The pressure to conform to such narrow ideals is overwhelming. Among the industry, there is a real fear of confronting reality of the “ideal body image.” Though some people seem to ignore the ideal issue, they are ignoring what it really is, which seems to be, a growing public health problem. It's very important that we take steps now to end the negative shaming on body image due to the fact that the youth of the next generation will grow up learning to accept their bodies in a culture that is positive on the true beauty standards
ReplyDeleteThere has always bin different body image standards for men and women in the US. For men it has always bin better if you were cut and muscular and for women it has always bin better if you were skinny. Anything outside of these peraramiters was not accepted We have gotten better however with accepting different body types . However in the 21st century there has bin a rise in the home workout and supplement programs . As a result we have become a more active contrary as a result The downside of this that the food that we to eat these days is not that good at all so it has slowly destroyed our health over time . People have began to wake up to this and now start looking for healthier options . This all contributes to the body image of the contrary This is because the more healthier we all eat the more consistent the body image for men and women are . if women are the slightest bit overweight they are hounded until they do something to change it . Men in the US are encouraged to always stay in shape and if you aren’t you are doing something wrong .
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