What do
today’s beauty ideals tell us? Modern day beauty ideals tell the members of
society that if you want to be seen as attractive by your fellow citizens, you
must be young, have well groomed hair, flawless skin and an array of other
features. However, in addition to grooming and facial features, one highly
scrutinized aspect of our being is our body.
Over the
years the perception of a beautiful body has changed from more voluptuous—when
it was used to show social standing—to what can be considered as “the thinner
the better.” Due to the media’s influence on body image, we as a society see
nothing but women who are no more than size four on the front of every magazine.
For those
whose genes allow for a more voluptuous body, it is not uncommon that they
yearn for a smaller body size and take drastic measures to achieve this
“beautiful” body. Too often, this can
lead to anorexia nervosa and bulimia which is not only detrimental to the
individual, but it also proves that “Beauty Ideals Can Make You Sick.”
Matthew
Bomer is a well-known and highly accredited movie star and television
celebrity. Recently appearing in the
movie “Magic Mike”—with its cast consisting of men and women who are considered
beautiful by todays standards—I thought he would be a fitting candidate for my
meme.
In the
picture he is shirtless and showing his muscular body. The color of the photo
allows for a contrast between hair color, eye color and skin tone, which allows
for a juxtaposition that amplifies his features.
The meme
itself, coming from a man who is deemed beautiful by society, telling girls
that they do not need to be skinny to be beautiful encourages size acceptance
and the resisting of beauty stereotypes. In return, it encourages healthy
eating habits by consuming the appropriate balance of food as well as an
exercise regimen.
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Citations
thefunandthefashionable, . Matt Bomer. 2012. TumblrWeb. 16 Oct 2012. <http://www.tumblr.com/tagged/matt-bomer?before=1343259764>
Kirk, Gwyn, and Margo Okazawa-Rey. Women's Lives - Multicultural Perspectives. New York City: McGraw-Hill, Print.
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