A comparison of beauty from a multitude of cultures by Marceline Do https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do By: Marceline Do en-us 2019-03-16 14:11:07 UTC 2024-11-14 20:39:47 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Doubleheart.png Video #1 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350590234 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]]> 2019-04-11 00:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350590234 Website #1 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350592259 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.]]> 2019-04-11 00:25:04 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350592259 Website #2 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350602853 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.]]> 2019-04-11 01:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350602853 Image #1 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350605175 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.]]> 2019-04-11 01:22:37 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350605175 Image #2 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350609309 This is a picture from 

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. 

]]> 2019-04-11 01:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350609309 Video #3 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350612076 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". ]]> 2019-04-11 01:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350612076 Video #2 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350618369 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. ]]> 2019-04-11 02:23:36 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350618369 Website #3 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350620742 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.]]> 2019-04-11 02:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350620742 Image #3 blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350627617 "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.]]> 2019-04-11 03:15:56 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350627617 Reflection blahbeat77 https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350659018 2019-04-11 06:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/blahbeat77/marceline_do/wish/350659018