https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf By: Kristin Hall and Jennifer Lee en-us 2019-04-06 14:44:23 UTC 2025-12-12 03:09:38 UTC hello@padlet.com the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/349159760 Mihaela Noroc, a Romanian photographer, under took a massive project to travel to different countries and photograph women who are deemed beautiful in their respective countries. From the way they dress to the ideal body type and makeup, each ideal varies from country to country.  ]]> 2019-04-06 15:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/349159760 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/349177664 This video takes a brief look at beauty standards in remote areas of the world that are deemed unusual to Western societies. But are seen as beautiful and even a right or passage into womanhood in their own cultures.]]> 2019-04-06 18:40:47 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/349177664 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/349177780 This video discusses the issue of North American People of Colour and how their skin colour affects how society (both American and Globally) views them. The interviewees talk about how their skin colour is seen in America, how being darker is linked to many stereotypes and how prevalent whitewashing is on how an Americans with different skin tones are affected by it. They also reflect on what is deemed beautiful in their home countries, and how lighter skin is always seen as "better" and more "beautiful". ]]> 2019-04-06 18:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/349177780 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350416004 Three people who have lived in both Asia and America look at the beauty standards in both areas and what people are attracted to in both Eastern Culture and Western Culture. They include the male gaze (one of the people in the panel is male)and how how that affects the way women present themselves. ]]> 2019-04-10 15:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350416004 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350416542 This article discusses how, despite the spread of Christian missionaries across the South Pacific in the 18th and 19th centuries, the Samoan body art practice of 'tatau' lasted through the pressures of the church. This is truly a beautiful example of pure culture that was not tainted by the damaginsimpact of colonialism.]]> 2019-04-10 15:47:57 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350416542 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350474046 A huge part of attaining the ideal beauty standards in Chinese culture involves plastic surgery. Eyelid, nose and jaw reconstruction surgery is often performed to create a more "Westernized" appearance.]]> 2019-04-10 17:33:44 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350474046 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350477596 This article discusses the issue of skin lightening methods in India's beauty culture. These methods involve pills, creams, injections and other medical procedures that claim to result in lighter skin. In India, fairer, more "Western" skin is seen as beautiful and skin colour can even determine job and marriage prospects.]]> 2019-04-10 17:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350477596 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350478581 The Chinese culture embraces the skinny fragile look in women. The cute, innocent, skinny, soft look is what men find most "beautiful" and attractive when they are looking at the opposite sex. Celebrities use their social media to challenge other women to see if they fit the ideal body type leading to drastic trends that can lead to extremes such as body modification and eating disorders.]]> 2019-04-10 17:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350478581 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350480939 The ideal beauty standard in China, Korea and Japan are discussed in this article. The cute and soft look is embraced by the majority of the population with women pouring money into skin care and plastic surgery. Beauty is still very much seen from a patriarchal view in which women rely on men. This article delves into the traditional view of beauty to the women now breaking the standard]]> 2019-04-10 17:47:06 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350480939 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350522749 Tammy Hembrow is a 24-year-old Australian Instagram Influencer whose popularity has skyrocketed in America due to her slim but curvy figure and her facial features. Tammy has a very thin waist while sporting the hourglass curves coveted by Western beauty culture and she also is known lately for her lip and facial fillers which enhance her cheekbones. In addition to her figure, Hembrow's skin is tan, her hair is blonde and she is rarely seen on social media without heavy makeup.]]> 2019-04-10 19:08:17 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350522749 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350526955 This picture is of Kayla Itsines, an online personal trainer and coach. She possesses a different body type than Tammy Hembrow, but this ideal is still a popular one seen in Western culture. Her build is overall slimmer and much less focused on curves than Hembrow's, and she is slightly more athletic-looking. As well as a slim, 'toned' body, Itsines also possesses a long, straight hair and face with high cheekbones, and very straight, white teeth.]]> 2019-04-10 19:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350526955 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350528418 This article analyzes North American beauty standards from the view of different cultures around the world. Often what we see as normal in our North American beauty standards may seem drastic to people from other parts of the world. ]]> 2019-04-10 19:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350528418 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350529647 This article focuses on a few of the various beauty standards we have in Western culture such as thinness, fairness and aspects of facial beauty and how damaging they can be when portrayed in the media. This article also portrays the lengths people will go to portray or achieve these standards such as plastic surgery and skin lightening.]]> 2019-04-10 19:25:49 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350529647 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350532434 This video is a makeup tutorial describing how to "contour" one's face. Contouring has become extremely popular in Western culture and allows for the definition of different facial features such as thinning the nose, highlighting cheek bones and the appearance of fuller lips. Contouring takes a lot of effort, time and makeup making it yet another expensive and time-consuming way to achieve Western beauty standards.]]> 2019-04-10 19:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350532434 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350538646 This video depicts a show, 'Botched' which is based on a plastic surgery clinic in California. This episode focuses on few people who are essentially trying to become human dolls - the epitome of "perfection". The man in this video strives to become a walking 'Ken doll' with a chiseled jaw and flowing blonde hair, while the women (also blonde) go to extreme lengths (like removing ribs) to achieve an hourglass figure like Barbie would have. These are just some of the examples of extreme measures some people will take to achieve the beauty standards we expect in Western culture.]]> 2019-04-10 19:49:41 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350538646 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350541549 This video analyzes the the extreme beauty standards in Korea known as K-beauty, and the detrimental effects in can have. It discusses the norms of plastic surgery in youth, such as the infamous eyelid surgery, the amount of money spent on the industry and how it can all go wrong. ]]> 2019-04-10 19:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350541549 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350542093 This video by Vice Media focuses on the illegal tattoo market in South Korea. A woman is shown revealing to her parents the fact that she got a large tattoo on her back and their reactions, although surprisingly supportive, show how different body art is viewed in different parts of the world. ]]> 2019-04-10 20:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350542093 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350545457 This picture depicts the Samoan cultural tradition of 'Tatau'. A tradition untouched by Western culture, the receiving of a 'tatau' is a rite of passage into womanhood/manhood. Women receive a 'malu' which extends down from the thighs to the knees and men receive a 'pe'a' which often starts at the middle back and extends to the knees.]]> 2019-04-10 20:15:00 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350545457 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350546043 This picture shows a young 12-year old girl after she has undergone her scarification ceremony. The process is a sign of beauty in which the girl choses to have it done as it signifies emotional maturity. Though the children are told not to complete the ceremony, men in the Surma tribe view bare skin as ugly. ]]> 2019-04-10 20:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350546043 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350564360 2019-04-10 21:34:53 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350564360 the_jenn_lee_91 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350567357 2019-04-10 21:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350567357 khall921 https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350578294 2019-04-10 22:59:26 UTC https://padlet.com/the_jenn_lee_91/tu5wzvl9pfnf/wish/350578294