homework

The idea that beauty has particular qualities or standards is obsolete in nature because beauty encompasses different facets, which are beyond those stereotypes. Historically, beauty industries and beauty ideals have been dominated by certain selective and small visual representations. For example: the ideal “beauty”, as defined by beauty industries and the media has always been beautiful women are those with clear-skin, feminine appearance, slim and tall. But, in a real sense, beauty can be compared to art. When an individual encounters a great piece of artifact, how that piece of artwork evokes feelings to them, is completely different from others depending on who is looking. In addition, the meaning of an artwork is always more than what is on the canvas. This applies to beauty, many individuals or things have an amazing canvas- that is pleasurable qualities- which some people refer to as beauty. But, what one sees or feels behind those qualities makes one or something beautiful. As such, a woman with a slim figure and another with a curvy figure are both beautiful, it depends on what one sees or feels beyond those diverse traits that makes them truly beautiful. Therefore, those beauty stereotypes such as beautify or beauty lies on physical attraction should be broken and a more diverse definition should be established.

Limiting beauty to certain features or traits, which provide pleasure to sense, ignores the fact that society has a representation of different races, body types and more. As such, the definition should not only be diverse but also inclusive. This involves making beauty qualities or standards accessible to the people irrespective of skin tone, sexual identity, age, and race or body type. Inclusive and diverse beauty is the acceptance of all things or humans from all backgrounds, appearances or abilities. The issue of defining beauty with certain qualities or having beauty standards is extremely isolating for many people, who do not fit into these narratives. Take an example of American beauty standards, which have strict expectations of how a physical attractiveness should be such as being thin and blue-eyed. This set specific qualities or requirements, which limits many people to desire unattainable beauty. However, for example; Fenty Beauty owned by Rihanna is known for promoting women and men from all the races, sizes, and brands. This portrays that Rihanna’s view of beauty is not only diverse but also inclusive, as it portrays some form of acceptance to different perspectives or types of beauty. This is an example of a diverse and inclusive view of beauty.

Beauty can be referred to as both subjective and objective. Well, according to research philosophers have different views on beauty and have not agreed on whether beauty is primarily objective or subjective. Great ancient philosophers such as Aristotle, Socrates and Plotinus, agreed that beauty can be primarily objective, in terms of beautiful things or people are really beautiful regardless of what one or another person feels or thinks. On the other hand, beauty can also be referred to as subjective in the sense that different individuals, different things or people are beautiful. Viewing beauty on its subjective side, “Beauty is the eye of the beholder.” For example: those individuals that are perceived to have “perfect” facial features or bodies might be unappealing to another depending on how they make them feel. Does this mean all these beauty qualities and standard influence or limit one’s definition of beauty? If yes, does it mean all these traditional and modern views of beauty are just a social or cultural pressure but in real sense beauty means different to each individual?

In conclusion, the concept of beauty can be challenging to define as beauty can be subjective- that comes from within- or objective. In addition, defending beauty can be hard taking into consideration all the diverse concepts within beauty according to different people, beliefs or cultures. As such, from a personal perspective, the definition of beauty should be broadened to be more inclusive, daring, diverse as well as stereo-defying. An individual might be thick and another one might be slim, but they all portray beauty depending on how one sees or feels about them.

Think about Your Writing

Part 2: questions

1. What is the significance of your essay? Why should readers care about what you have written? (2-3 sentences).

Having people decide what is beautiful or not, whether thin or fat has always been a way of living, in which people succumb to. This essay helps the reader understand that the concept of ‘beauty’ is broader and what we define as beautiful should not be inclusive but also diverse without considering all beauty stereotypes. I believe that my readers will care about what I have written because not only will it broaden their understanding of beauty but also help them let go of the impossible standards and understand what is considered as a flaw in society can also be beautiful. For example, having stretch marks, being thick or ancient buildings.

2. Which areas of your draft do you think will benefit most from revision? (2-3 sentences)

In the first revision, I tried focusing more on the overall organization of the draft and the big picture. However, I think more strengthening on each paragraph might be needed. As such, I think my overall organization will benefit the most from revision.

3. Consider the strengths and weaknesses of your writing. How can you capitalize on your strengths and improve on your weaknesses in future essays? (3-4 sentences)

One of my main weaknesses is writing deficiencies, where I find it challenging figuring out how to write down my ideas or what I am thinking. However, I can improve this by making writing one of my daily exercises and always getting feedback from others. As for my strengths, such as I really enjoy writing, I will use them to outweigh all my weak areas for the future essay.