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Sharon: "Women have taken so many steps forward since I was your age. Look at your generation now. You are so luck to live a life where you don't always have to worry aout your apperance. I think it can only get better from here. Woemn just have to push and keep moving forward. Apperance is not everything."

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Final Term Assignment- "Then v.s. Now"

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I loved the opppurtunity to interview my mom and Allycia and gain such an insightful perception on their opinions regarding societial standards. It was one thing to read and reply to discussion post, but directing those questiosn to two people I interact with on a daily basis is definetly mind altering. I can see for sure that there are similarities and differences between their responses. One inference I can specifically draw from this interview is that no matter the standards that were in place then and now, it is apparant that women have developed a sense unaffiliation with standards. It's 2018 and women are not always adhering to the standards given by society. And it has become normalized to not have to look put together 24/7. Women having been making a breakthrough in the workplace for decades.  I think when women go to college and decide that they're going to go to their 8 a.m. without any makeup and wear trackpants and a t-shirt, that they are in a sense making a statement, and that is: "I was up late doing work so I am going to advertise the fact that a) I don't care what people think of my apperance and b) I'm allowed to not have to look "good" all the time. I am not afraid to show that I mean business and can showcase my success in my program." From this, I mean that women are allowed to look tired and run down. We're expected to put in the work to be successful but in some cases it's taboo to show it. We do not always have to look our best. And for those who do always look their best, that's okay too. This class has really touched upon all subjects of standards in society and has really made me alter my opinion about what real beauty is and how emotionally deterring it can be to achieving the prescribed standard. Women should keep working to erase all stigmas attached to being a women. And we all need to be on the same side here too. No more comparison. No more thinking we aren't good enough. We are women and we are good enough. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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How did all the pressure of standards of beauty make you feel?

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How did all the pressure of standards of beauty make you feel?

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Sharon: "Back then, I guess you could say I didn't realize there was pressure at all. If there was a change in trends, we followed it. Lookign back though, for those who didn't follow the standards of beauty, they were definietly looked down upon. Girls got made fun of, and it for sure altered their confidence level. I've always told you from day one to be your own person. And I know that sounds super cheesy but it's true. You need to stand out in this world. Yeah, it's okay of course to do your makeup how Kim Kardashian is doing it, or wear a similar style to Khloe Kardashian...but you can't let that change who you are, it's very important. Don't lose yourself in following others. Many do, and it's sad."

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How does all the pressure of standards of beauty make you feel?

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How does all the pressure of standards of beauty make you feel?

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Allycia: "I feel like because of where we live, the standards are not as stressful as they probably are in other cities. I'd hate to be a 21 year old in L.A.; the standards there are so high you wouldn't recognize yourself. I do feel the pressure though of having to look put together all the time. I mean, I love to do my makeup. But when I go out with a clean face, I feel so judged because people don't usually see me with dark circles, a red complexion and next to no eyebrows. I guess you could say I feel like someone is always judging. Someone is always noticing when we as women don't reach the standards of beauty; and it gets talked about. I love that there isn't too much pressure, but there shouldn't be any. People should look the way that they want to look. Period."

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What were your thoughts on tattoos, piercings and plastic surgery for women back when you were my age?

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What were your thoughts on tattoos, piercings and plastic surgery for women back when you were my age?

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Sharon: "Tattoos and piercings were very cool back in the day, they still are. It's more normalized now though. But back in the 80's, for at least the crowd I hung around, it was almost a sign of rebellion. Lots of parents were against it, especially for women. I had my ears lobes, forward helix and belly-button pierced. Your grandma was not happy with me. Then again, she never was with my apperance back then. She was too decourous. For plastic surgery, I feel likewomen who got it, were automatically judged for having it, even though those who were judging, were the ones who wanted to get it. Women couldn't do anything with their bodies and their apperance back then without being scrutinized for it; and they still are today!"

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Allycia lives in Courtice, Ontario and is 21 years old. We went to highschool together, however we were not too close at the time. In the last two years, we have become very close. We've bonded over our mutual love for road trips, jamming to Cardi B and Sean Paul, gossiping while attempting to study, pickle-fried anything and caesars.

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For this assignment,  I decided to interview my best friend Allycia Mulligan and my mom, Sharon Forbes.

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What are your thoughts on tattos, piercings and plastic surgery for women our age?

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What are your thoughts on tattos, piercings and plastic surgery for women our age?

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Allycia: "I know it's 2018, but I honestly am not am not a fan of piercings, I just don't think it's professional looking. Same with tattoos, depending on there location and the person's occupation. But I do agree that they are a lot more acceptable now compared to what they were. I'm all for plasic surgery; if someone is unhappy about something about themselves and they have the means to change, go for it!"

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What was the general message put out by media regarding beauty and makeup?

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What was the general message put out by media regarding beauty and makeup?

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Sharon: "Colourful lips and eyeshadow was very big back in the day. Everyone loved having red lips with blue eyeshadow. Everyone loved to play with colour. Regarding body image, thinness was in. Everyone was always so skinny. Now, curviness is a trend that I hope sticks. It's a much healthier look than the pressures of being small."

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My family and I also live in Courtice Ontario. My mom will be 53 years old on June 23rd this year. My mom and I have always had such a great relationship with one another, we are almost the same person. She was born in Belfast, Ireland and came to Canada with her family at the age of 13 years old. My mom loves margaritas, Cornation Street, going to New Kids on the Block Concerts with me and travelling to Cuba.

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What is the general message put out by media regarding beauty and makeup?

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What is the general message put out by media regarding beauty and makeup?

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Allycia: "In my opinion, I do not think body size is as huge as an issue as it used to be. Many campaigns have been launched that praise all body types in the modelling industry. Plus size models are all over the media supporting anyone who isn't confident with their size. In regards to makeup, I think many celebrities put out this idea of a "natural look", when really they're wearing about an inch of makeup from high end lines."

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Do you feel like you adhere to beauty standards when you were my age?

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Do you feel like you adhere to beauty standards when you were my age?

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Sharon: "Yes of course. Most women did. If you didn't, you were viewed as weird and an outcast. Especially working in the Insurance District; every women was expected to be dressed professionally; accompanied with their hair, makeup and nails done."

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Do you feel like you adhere to beauty standards?

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Do you feel like you adhere to beauty standards?

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Allycia: "Yes and no. I have never gone out of my to purchase really expensive products because they were trending at the time. But, I do like to always keep up with trends that stem from social media. For example, Kylie Jenner lipstick kits were a huge trend last year and I really wanted it. However, when I found out the price, I couldn't bring myself to buy into the fad."

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How would you classify the general style our generation of women tend to wear?

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How would you classify the general style our generation of women tend to wear?

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Sharon: "Back in my day, I found that most women were always dressed up. You see, girls your age will go out in workout clothes and it is acceptable. But when I was 21 years old, everyone was always dressed up in either formal/business clothing or club clothes. We always looked like we were all ready to go out all the time. Big hair, big hoops, big heeled boots and big red lips."

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How would you classify the general style our generation of women tend to wear?

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How would you classify the general style our generation of women tend to wear?

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Allycia: "That's a tough one. I don't thinkt there is one style that girls tend to gravitate towards. I think women now are not afraid to explore all different types of style, depending on their mood. For example, I have clothes that could go into a hundred different categories. I have lounge wear, preppy clothes, men's hoodies, business clothes, formal outfits, club outfits; anything you can think of. We as women don't have to fit into just one category anymore."

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What is your family's views on wearing makeup to alter your appearance?

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What is your family's views on wearing makeup to alter your appearance?

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Sharon: "Your grandmother hated that I wore makeup. When I was 12 years old she hated it, and when I was 21 she hated it. She always disproved of makeup and certain clothing. Same with my younger sister. Both of them are very formal and proper.

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What is your family's views on wearing makeup to alter your appearance?

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What is your family's views on wearing makeup to alter your appearance?

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Allycia: "My mom and my sister both wear a lot of makeup so they definitely are for it. Whether it is just some mascara or a full face, they support any modifications I decide to make; since they are guilty of it themselves."

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How much do you think you have spent approximately in one years on makeup or other beauty modification tools/accessories?

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How much do you think you have spent approximately in one years on makeup or other beauty modification tools/accessories?

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Sharon: "When I was your age, makeup was so cheap it was insane. I never went too overboard though when it came to spending. I bought all my products from Shoppers Drug Mart, but lipsticks were always from MAC; you know how I am with lipsticks. I have too many lipsticks. In a year I would spend about $400.00. For other beauty products, I would spend about $500.00, mostly on hairspray and curlers to make my hair voluminous."

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How much do you think you have spent approximately in one year on makeup or other beauty modification tools/accessories?

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How much do you think you have spent approximately in one year on makeup or other beauty modification tools/accessories?

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Allycia: "I have an addiction to makeup. In one year I would say I've spent $1,200.00 easily in Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart. For everything else, I would say about $1,000.00. That includes getting my hair coloured and styled, my teeth whitened and all other body/hair care products."

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What age did you start to wear makeup and why?

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What age did you start to wear makeup and why?

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Sharon: "I was about 12 years old when I started wearing makeup. I started wearing it because when I moved to Canada, I wanted to make a good impression with all the other kids. I also had really bad acne and a lot of freckles, so my complexion was always very bumpy and red. I wore full makeup too. I always had my makeup done, teeth whitened and the feathered hair; the Farrah Fawcett look."

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What age did you start to wear makeup and why?

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What age did you start to wear makeup and why?

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Allycia: "I started wearing makeup when I started highschool, I was 13 turning 14 years old. I started wearing it because when I started highschool, all the girls wore makeup. To be honest, I was very insecure with my skin at the time, I had really bad acne. I was just trying to fit in. Plus, my mom wore a ton of makeup for work all the time so that really encouraged me into getting into the habit of wearing makeup. For the first couple years I would only wear mascara and a bit of foundation. Now, I don't leave the house unless I am wearing a full face of makeup."

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What expectations does society broadcast about beauty?

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What expectations does society broadcast about beauty?

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Sharon: "Looking good was always a priority of the group of people I hung around at the time, and generally I think society as a whole put that pressure on us women. Everytime I went out, I always had feathered hair and full makeup. I never really wore clothes that I would lounge around in out in public."

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What expectations does society broadcast about beauty?

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What expectations does society broadcast about beauty?

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Allycia: "I feel like the expectations put out by society are not as stressful as they used to be; they are more relaxed now than anything. In my opinion, I think society generally expects women to not look sloppy all the time. Yes, it is okay to go out in trackpants and a hoodie, but I think we as women are expected to still look put together."