tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092003175776428904.post8092618943057221053..comments2019-02-23T21:01:24.318-08:00Comments on Moder-e: What does the term "Real Women" mean?Antarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07509059883477082855noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092003175776428904.post-26193669835116010502013-02-28T05:21:42.617-08:002013-02-28T05:21:42.617-08:00Thank you Mr. Raisdana. I agree with the concept o...Thank you Mr. Raisdana. I agree with the concept of media focusing on a certain image. However, and thankfully- the fashion industry (which in my opinion basically dictates what beauty is these days) has slowly started progressing and blooming into a much more accepting community. "Plus size" models like Robyn Lawley, Whitney Thompson and Barbara Brickner have recently found extreme success in the industry.Antarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509059883477082855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092003175776428904.post-72731928776477300672013-02-28T05:14:55.408-08:002013-02-28T05:14:55.408-08:00I believe, as you mentioned earlier, that photosho...I believe, as you mentioned earlier, that photoshop and photo enhancing is the reason for so much insecurity between teenagers and adult women. I too think that the majority of the people in this world lack empathy, although this has developed over time. But it is in a human's common nature to judge, even when they don't mean to. Personally, I think that links back to people generally being compared to the models in fashion magazines. Antarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509059883477082855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092003175776428904.post-23464619855021539002013-02-28T04:04:45.494-08:002013-02-28T04:04:45.494-08:00Part of this stems from the Western way of definin...Part of this stems from the Western way of defining concepts. We typically operate in a binary way, meaning that there are only 2 possible answers. Think black and white, good and evil, right and wrong. So, this complex idea of all different shapes and sizes being the "right" shape and size doesn't sit well with that particular worldview. <br /><br />I was actually just thinking about this in class yesterday. A student was looking at some fashion photography (I teach photography) and some people were commenting on how skinny and unhealthy the models looked. I found myself joining in the comments, only to realize as I was doing it how uncomfortable the poor girl who was looking at the images was becoming. See, she is very petite and skinny. I imagine she probably gets chastised by people and taunted with words like "anorexic." I realized that I needed to redirect the conversation.<br /><br />Ultimately, I believe it all comes from a struggle for people to feel good about themselves. The reason there is such backlash against the "anorexic" model image is that the majority of girls in the world are NOT of that body type, particularly once they have achieved maturity. And the image is not just limited to the runway where you pointed out logistical reasons for them being a certain size, but it is carried into magazines and celebrity images that are routinely digitally altered to make them thinner and taller. Did you know that it is common for digital artists to make women's legs longer in magazine photos? Unfortunately, we as a society look to these celebrities for our cues about image, fashion and even aspirations. This can set up a dangerous and unhealthy desire to be something that we are not.<br /><br />Anyway, I cam getting too long winded. This boils down to always thinking of those outside of ourselves as the "other." Something to be compared to, something to be better than, something to conquer. When we learn genuine empathy for one another, most of these issues we face will melt away.Roderickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06541646454260264832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092003175776428904.post-27332205149773112462013-02-28T04:03:10.220-08:002013-02-28T04:03:10.220-08:00This post has had me thinking for days. I love how...This post has had me thinking for days. I love how you flipped the typical conversation on body image around. I guess it all boil down to people feeling conformable with their body image no matter what it is. I love how you made me think about how it must be difficulty for young women to be thin and told that they are not real women.<br /><br />The tricky part is that so much of the media focuses on a certain look for girls-- and men for that matter (It is not easy being a thing man (without a six-pac etc..>) to the point that many young people are confused on what they are "supposed" to look like to be considered loved and wanted. This is a great resource that shows how artificial it has all become. Thin or not, we are creating a false image of what girls should be. As a dad to two girls I just want them to be confident and happy with what they look like. <br /><br />Check this out: <br /><br />verma12542.blogspot.sg/2013/02/what-does-term-real-women-mean.html<br /><br />We need to find ways to allow young people find their own comfort with their bodies and lead healthy loves. Lots to think about, thanks for always pushing the envelope and flexing your critical thinking muscles. Jabizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09477762880791981559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092003175776428904.post-24689097184858952772013-02-27T01:49:59.375-08:002013-02-27T01:49:59.375-08:00I agree. There are no normal or abnormal body shap...I agree. There are no normal or abnormal body shapes. About your point on genetics, I researched Twiggy (one of my favorite sixties models) and she said that she "never went on extreme diets. She ate healthy, binged occasionally and played a lot of Lacrosse" She was also born with an extremely high metabolism. She wanted to give girls with no curves whatsoever a chance to model, but the public took it the wrong way. It honestly such a pity, that you are called such horrid things such as "anorexic" or "bulimic" just because you are slender. Antarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509059883477082855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1092003175776428904.post-69057586915643862592013-02-27T01:02:32.229-08:002013-02-27T01:02:32.229-08:00Antara I couldn't have said this any better. I...Antara I couldn't have said this any better. I was recently reading an article about the oscars and someone was talking about how they were representing 'real women' and I started to think about this as well. In so many cases, people don't choose what their body looks like, it's just genetics. I honestly don't understand why people generalize like that and just assume things about people. I love your point about how the people in our grade and whether being slender makes them un-real. I haven't thought about it in that context before but that's definitely a interesting way to look at it. Many people see skinny people on the cover of a magazine and talk about how they don't ever see any 'real' people with 'normal' body shapes but isn't it the same kind of thing? If you are, then aren't this people basically calling you fake? Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10853325125922744079noreply@blogger.com