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This article discusses how beauty is defined in 10 different countries. In general, there are similarities between some countries where a slender-but-busty woman with delicate features is desirable. This proves that 'homogenization’ of beauty standards has affected many countries as they thrive to look like the 'ideal' in North America. Nevertheless, there are still some unique traits of beauty in countries such as New Zealand, Burma, and
Mauritania.

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In this article, the photographer traveled to different countries to explore the meaning of beauty. Instead of selecting women, she first finds a background she likes, then stops the first woman that walks by. To her, “Beauty goes far beyond outer appearances'', and it is true. Beauty from different cultures is not just about the appearances, but also their traditions and inner qualities. Every country, culture, and tradition is unique and beautiful in its own way.

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TV shows and magazines have desensitized us into thinking that there's only one rigid standard of beauty - that we all must aspire to the same monotonous look.

Luckily for us, Italian photographer Sara Melotti was sick of seeing the same type of woman over and over and perpetuating unrealistic standards of beauty, and decided to embark on a "Quest for Beauty."

Melotti has spent the last year traveling the globe photographing and interviewing everyday women "in order to understand what beauty means to them, and to hopefully change those outdated standards that kill our self esteem."

She's captured a myriad of singular looks, reminding us that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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27 photos that show what beauty looks like around the world

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TV shows and magazines have desensitized us into thinking that there's only one rigid standard of beauty - that we all must aspire to the same monotonous look. Luckily for us, Italian photographer Sara Melotti was sick of seeing the same type of woman over and over and perpetuating unrealistic standards of beauty, and decided to embark on a "Quest for Beauty."

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This article gives information about men's standards of beauty around the world. Beauty standards are not only applied to women, but also to men across the globe. However, men's ideal appearance is more similar in different countries, where masculine features are desirable.

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It has become increasingly prevalent in entertainment, media, and advertising in recent years to focus on the beauty of the "ideal" male form. Although studies have shown that women continue to report higher numbers in regards to negative body image, the percentage of men admitting to body dissatisfaction is, shockingly, growing at a much faster rate.

It must be stated that this is nothing new to gay and bisexual men who, when compared to their straight counterparts, have historically reported higher percentages of eating disorders and generally experience more cultural and sexual pressure to come to terms with their body image, whether it be issues of weight, racial objectification and preference, or masculinity.

These concerns surrounding the "ideal" traits that make a man physically attractive, in no small part thanks to the mass media, are beginning to affect men everywhere, especially young boys. The male beauty market has reacted with exponential statistics: The number of men's beauty products increased by more than 70% worldwide between 2012 and 2014. As of 2013, men's skin care alone was a $3.3 billion global industry.

In the simplest of conclusions, men, at least to the general public, are starting to care more about how they look and how that affects their perception of self, and it inspires a vast array of controversial discussions. This video and its accompanying study aim to put contemporary "ideal" male specimens under scrutiny, front and center, as physical representations of a massive survey, both theoretical and empirical in nature. We hope to spark a more open and important dialogue regarding men's relationships with their bodies, ethnicity, masculinity, and personal expression of beauty.

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Men's Standards Of Beauty Around The World

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It has become increasingly prevalent in entertainment, media, and advertising in recent years to focus on the beauty of the "ideal" male form. Although studies have shown that women continue to report higher numbers in regards to negative body image, the percentage of men admitting to body dissatisfaction is, shockingly, growing at a much faster rate.

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In this video, a woman sent a photograph of herself to photoshop expert in 25 countries to examine how standards of beauty differ across various cultures. Each picture came back as a general standard of how beauty looks like in different cultures. There are similarities in certain countries but there are also some significant differences from the pictures. As a result, this project has successfully comparing beauty standards from a multitude of cultures

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This video addresses different features that are considered unattractive in different parts of the world. Common beauty features in Western countries such as tan or smooth skin is, instead, undesirable in various cultures. In comparison, some global features such as curves or double eyelids are in extremely higher demand in certain countries. The video has pointed out the differences in beauty expectation around the world.

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What People Find Unattractive In Different Parts Of The World

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The Ethnic Origins of Beauty – Ethnographic Project, which aims to show the scale of ethnic diversity and present them through female beauty. The project points out similarities as well as the distinct natural features of women from different backgrounds. Despite some resemblances, each woman is unique and beautiful in their own way.

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Despite homogenization and common beauty standards, there are still some exceptions to the global 'ideal' look. This video points out unique beauty standards in certain cultures and how it is different from the rest of the world. From the video, we learn the meaning behind different traditions and why is that particular feature considered "beautiful" in its country. It shows that each culture has its own unique view of beauty and gives meaning to the saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder".

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How Beauty Standards Differ Around The World

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"It's not a matter of cosmetics, money, race, or social status, but more about being yourself," says photographer Mihaela Noroc. This portrait is one of the pictures in her project called "The Atlas of Beauty," the project is a collection of portraits of the women Noroc met in her travels and is an attempt to show that "beauty is everywhere." For example, the girl in the picture is from the Amazonian Rain-forest, and she is beautiful in a unique and traditional way. Global trends make us look and behave the same, but we are all beautiful because we are different.

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This picture illustrates the total procedures of plastic surgery in different countries. Plastic surgery is a tool for individuals to achieve their desired beauty. The chart compares how plastics surgery is more common in certain countries than others and indicates how far people willing to go in order to achieve their desire beauty.