My research topic is on Beauty Standards for African –American young women in contemporary America. Society, through the use of both electronic and print media, is imposing beauty standards that are almost impossible to acquire. The media is constantly flooded with images of popular female celebrities like Beyonce, Halle Berry, Naomie Campbell, and Tyra Banks, who are not a real representation of an ordinary black woman, because they do not have distinct African features.
Artificial beauty has become a norm, and because many young African – American women feel pressured to fit into this specific model of beauty and desirability, many young women resort to artificial solutions such as plastic surgeries, including breast implants. Other examples of common artificial beauty practices include skin bleaching, long hair extensions, slender bodies, and eyelash extensions. This has negative effects on African –American women because their sense of self-worth becomes dependent on physical appearance and beauty. With this in mind, I have focused my attention on the role the media is playing to influence the self-image of African-American young women, and the psychological effects such as low self-esteem, eating disorders, and identity that many girls suffer from because of trying to look like some celebrities that don't have the same body type as they do.
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African AmericanResearching this topic has been an eye opener, because it has exposed me to a different understanding of beauty, especially that I'm a black woman coming from another background whose beauty features cannot fit the criteria of the contemporary American beauty standards.
To illustrate the difference between natural and artificial beauty, I have used the images of an African-American actress who has transformed from her natural beauty to artificial beauty because she has to fit the hollywood beauty standards.
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African AmericanGreat sources of research. The video is especially strong. I like that your topic is focusing in on African-Americans in the media, because it really allows you to use a lot of images and zone in on your research. One thing I would try to look into further is the psychological effects of the media's portrayal of beauty on young girls. You talk about how the pressure to look a certain way pushes girls to do things like wear fake eyelashes or get plastic surgery. I'm sure someone out there has done surverys and studies so you can try to find facts and back up your statements, which will make your argument even stronger.
Goodluck!
Artificial beauty has become a norm, and because many young African – American women feel pressured to fit into this specific model of beauty and desirability, many young women resort to artificial solutions such as plastic surgeries, including breast implants. Other examples of common artificial beauty practices include skin bleaching, long hair extensions, slender bodies, and eyelash extensions. This has negative effects on African –American women because their sense of self-worth becomes dependent on physical appearance and beauty. With this in mind, I have focused my attention on the role the media is playing to influence the self-image of African-American young women, and the psychological effects such as low self-esteem, eating disorders, and identity that many girls suffer from because of trying to look like some celebrities that don't have the same body type as they do.
African AmericanAfrican AmericanAfrican AmericanResearching this topic has been an eye opener, because it has exposed me to a different understanding of beauty, especially that I'm a black woman coming from another background whose beauty features cannot fit the criteria of the contemporary American beauty standards.To illustrate the difference between natural and artificial beauty, I have used the images of an African-American actress who has transformed from her natural beauty to artificial beauty because she has to fit the hollywood beauty standards.
African American
African American
African American
African American
African AmericanGreat sources of research. The video is especially strong. I like that your topic is focusing in on African-Americans in the media, because it really allows you to use a lot of images and zone in on your research. One thing I would try to look into further is the psychological effects of the media's portrayal of beauty on young girls. You talk about how the pressure to look a certain way pushes girls to do things like wear fake eyelashes or get plastic surgery. I'm sure someone out there has done surverys and studies so you can try to find facts and back up your statements, which will make your argument even stronger.Goodluck!
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