For She, I, and Other Venus

There is a stereotype of what the “perfect woman” and “perfect man” should be. People base this “perfect woman and man” off of what they see in magazines, television shows, advertisements, music, and art. The qualities for the “perfect woman” include, femininity, beauty, respectful, in shape, nurturing, motherly, housewife, dependent, caretaker, and loving.

 

In order to fulfill the gender role for women they must be feminine. To be feminine means  having qualities and or appearances traditionally associated with women. These qualities and appearances have been listed above.

For generations, there has been a stereotype that women need to be “perfect”. This “perfect” notion has come from the media. If a beautiful woman in a magazine or television show is always thin, with perfect skin and a flawless complexion, then the typical female viewer who is most likely not all of these things, will find herself alienated by the very image with which she is supposed to identify. The need to be feminine is important for women in order to feel socially accepted. Along with women, men will witness this media and begin to feel that women need to be this way in order to be liked. Despite the fact that the “perfect body” is manufactured meaning that most often women in magazines have been photoshopped to the extreme.

What do you think? Anyway, a woman in today's pictures post is SFA, my lovely, facinating and friendly friend. It was pleasant to have a photosession with her. She is lovely in her own way without much trying. I bet that every woman has different attractiveness as well. Love ourrself because we are queen!

Words of Wisdom for AAD 252

lyrics from “Video” by India Arie

I’m not the average girl from your video

and I ain’t built like a supermodel

But, I learned to love myself unconditionally

Because I am a queen

I’m not the average girl from your video

My worth is not determined by the price of my clothes

No matter what I’m wearing I will always be the india arie

always be the india arie

When I look in the mirror and the only one there is me

Every freckle on my face is where it’s supposed to be

And I know our creator didn’t make no mistakes on me

My feet, my thighs, my lips, my eyes; I’m lovin’ what I see

Some of the article above is from Gender Roles by Amanda Ryan and Sadie Hoxmeier.