Beauty may be subjective in theory, but in reality it is heavily influenced by the media

“Beauty cannot be judged objectively, for what one person finds beautiful or admirable may not appeal to another”.

The following are links to a couple of recent articles relating to media and body image.

• How does 'Curvy Barbie' compare with an average woman?
• Perceptions of Perfection Across Borders
• Be Body Confident - Beauty Comes in all Shapes and Sizes

• It’s easy enough to say that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes, but when even ‘Curvy’ Barbie is well below the average waist size, surely our perceived reality is rather different?
  
• What makes me feel good about my body? Why? And how important is this?
  
• Is it wrong to be concerned about how you look?
  
• What are the signs that someone is too concerned about their appearance? What should you do to help?
  
• Last time you looked at yourself in the mirror, what was the first thought you had?
  
• Would you ever surgically change a part of your body to match that of a friend or celebrity because you thought it looked attractive on them?
  
• How large an influence do the media and advertising have on your body image?
  
• If you could change one thing about your physical appearance, what would it be?
  
• WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE GRAPHIC DESIGNERS’ INTERPRETATIONS OF PERCEIVED BEAUTY IN THEIR COUNTRIES? DO ANY SURPRISE YOU?