Perception of beauty- is thin beautiful? [ENDS 06/06/2010]

[Grig]

Perception of beauty- is thin beautiful?

Ends: 06/06/2010

The could be considered an age old question, but WHAT really is beauty. Within the world today we want to be thin, we consider that the symbol of beauty. People that we look up to, all the stylish supermodels noways are all thin as sticks. However, they are idolised my millions of teens around the world wanting to look like them, like people such a Victoria Beckham.

On the other side of the spectrum, there is a changing perception of beauty, with people starting to recognize that being 'thin' is not the full definition of beauty. Even the modeling world is molding a new category of 'plus sized models' that are growing in numbers. This perception is also present most in the western culture, however some other cultures in places such as Africa view 'chubby' or 'fat' as being beautiful. Also, when do we go to far with trying to become thin for the sake of good looks, as people are often diagnosed with anorexia, especially teenage girls who look up to their idols.

So, this brings me onto the question of this week's debate; what really is the right perception of beauty, is thin really beautiful. You can delve deeply into this debate giving your opinions and stating why.

[22andy2231]

Well like you said there are 2 points of view. to be honest i think that thin is ok. aslong as its healthy. The "experts" in the world are all saying that the children of this generation are becoming more overweight and are also trying to make us become thin.

the main thing about this is the models. Models are a good influence but only in the style of looking good with the clothes and not about how fat or thin they are. Many kids in the world know that being really thin is wrong. but also they see that these models look amazing .

my overall view is that i disagree about thin being beautiful. it doesnt matter what size we are or how we look. Everyone is different and not 2 people are the exact same even twins. i think that most people should be in the healthy weight zone mainly because this is also beautiful but its also healthy and good for us to be this.

[Axel]

Thin? Kinda.

Not fat? Definately.

[Hollie]

i dont think you have to be thin to be beautiful at all.
i dont think beauty depends on weight or size much at all.

[22andy2231]

Thin? Kinda.

Not fat? Definately.

yea but fat is not so bad aswell. . if you think about it some people can't help being fat so its not their fault.

[Axel]

yea but fat is not so bad aswell. . if you think about it some people can't help being fat so its not their fault.

So? I don't care how shallow I may or may not be, but no matter how kind a person is, if they're fat, I just wouldn't be attracted to them.

[Hollie]

So? I don't care how shallow I may or may not be, but no matter how kind a person is, if they're fat, I just wouldn't be attracted to them.

yeah, i see where your coming from, if there was a skinny person and a larger person, i would be more attracted to the skinnier person, i cant help it though.
it doesnt mean to say the larger person isnt beautiful though.

[Axel]

yeah, i see where your coming from, if there was a skinny person and a larger person, i would be more attracted to the skinnier person, i cant help it though.
it doesnt mean to say the larger person isnt beautiful though.

I'm not saying I love skinny people or anything. I don't base who I fancy or whatever just on weight alone, a number of different factors come into it, but generally I'd go from anything from thin to slightier fatter than 'normal'. I can like some girls who are fatter more than those that are skinnier. But if someone was fat, it's just a major turn off. I'm sure there's still someone out there for them who doesn't mind fat people, but not me.

[buttons]

yea but fat is not so bad aswell. . if you think about it some people can't help being fat so its not their fault.

just the same way some people can't help being thin
what really annoys me is how everyone applauds "curvy" people for being brave and showing their body but when slim people do they're frowned upon because it's giving off the wrong signals to teenagers. "curvy" models are basically saying don't be afraid to be fat which is just wrong, there is really no wonder the uk is becoming so obese.
as for the cultures seeing larger people as more beautiful, this is because when food was scarce only rich people could afford it and therefore see big people as wealthy which is an attractive trait (even though nowadays it's the cheapest foods like takeaways which cause obesity).


thin looks better than fat. anyone who disagrees is probably fat themselves. i am not trying to act superior or be harsh but i think it's fact. everyone knows that too thin is disgusting but in all honesty i would rather look at an anorexic girl than an obese one. we're all genetically programmed to be a certain build (well half is, the rest is up to you) and hence why some people find it easy to lose weight, some find it hard and so on. if you look after yourself and keep healthy and happy then that's the real definition of beauty. aslong as you don't try to change yourself.


being thin is not as great as it sounds, i wish i had bigger hips, a bigger bum and thicker legs but i have to live with it.

[Plurms]

Thin - Ewwy.
Curves - Ooooh ;]
Fat - O.o