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Cultural Constructs of the Body: A Historical Perspective on Ideal Beauty Standards

Throughout history, the body has been a canvas for cultural constructs of beauty and identity, exemplified by Greek statues, the 18th-century ideal of the "full-figured" woman, and the shift from the voluptuousness celebrated by Renoir to the thinness culture of the 1960s. Recent trends emphasize a fitness culture and a rising demand for cosmetic surgery, particularly among women under 25. Various societal pressures shape perceptions of beauty, impacting relationships and self-esteem, while also revealing underlying issues of racism, gender norms, and personal inadequacies.

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Cultural Constructs of the Body: A Historical Perspective on Ideal Beauty Standards

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  1. 287-The Body

  2. Bodies have been culturally constructed throughout history • The Greek statues ( both men and women) • The 18th century “full figured woman” ( Renoir) • A Breast culture in the 1950s • A Thinness culture in the 1960s ( Twiggy) • A Fitness culture in the 1990s and first decade of the 2lst century

  3. Women in particular –but not only • The “Dandies “ of Medieval Times- the French Court • Women however, most “handicapped— • Bound Feet • Tiny waists ( 19th century)

  4. Today we have ratcheted up the pressure • The Perfectable Body: Men • from Codpieces to Penis Implants • from Rhino to Viagra

  5. For Women: • Huge ( 33 % since 2007 ) increase in Plastic Surgery: • Highest growth in women under 25 • Noses, lips, cheek bones, lipo-suction, now • vaginas… • Dangerous and sometimes disfiguring..

  6. Lately: SHOES!

  7. Our bodies are a large part of our identities.. • Fat is seen as a character flaw- a character • Tall is seen as smarter and more competent • Color-Darkerrather than lighter has been a part of Racism ( Brazil, the United States, etc) • Hair –seen as youthful, important for both men/women • Penis Size and Breast size- fetish -

  8. Bodies impact our connection to others throughout the life cycle.. The films – Private Dicks– – Breasts : • Showing myths, culture, personal feelings of adequacy or inadequacy based on one body part… • Concern with Size, Shape Performance, Masculinity or Femininity… • Dealing with bodies when they are damaged and as if they were damaged…

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