3. MODULE
OVERIEW
This module explores the
physical aspect of the self,
focusing on the impact of
bodily parts on self-
development, body image,
and self-esteem. It
acknowledges that beauty is
subjective, with each region
having its own definition of
beauty.
4. Identify and reflect on the different forces
and institutions that impact the
development of the physical self.
2.
Demonstrate critical and reflective thought
in integrating the various aspects of self
and identity.
MODULE
LEARNING
OBJECTIVES
1.
3.
Understand the different cultural
perspective about beauty.
4.
Recognize the role of media on the
understanding of beauty and self-esteem
and its influence on body image
satisfaction.
5. LEARNING
CONTENTS
• As globalization advances, celebrities like
Jazz Jennings and Caitlyn Jenner have made
significant body changes, showcasing their
courage and determination. Fat people,
white people, and LGBTs, like Caitlyn Jenner,
have sought to achieve slimmer bodies,
while others, like Caitlyn Jenner, have
sought to alter their inner organs.
Jazz Jennings
(Weight Loss)
Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner
(Transgender)
6. LEARNING
CONTENTS
• People spend significant money, endure
physical pain, and adhere to beauty
standards to improve their physical
appearance. They believe this will boost
their self-esteem and increase acceptance
from others, as they believe that conforming
to these standards will enhance their overall
appearance.
Jazz Jennings
(Weight Loss)
Bruce/Caitlyn Jenner
(Transgender)
7. Physical Self
A person's physical features include gender,
height, complexion, hair color, nose shape, and
eyes. They can be straight, tall, thin, short, or
average in height, and can be light, dark, fair, or
anything in between. Hair can be brown, black,
or blonde, and can be long, short, straight, curly,
frizzy, or bald. Eyes can be almond-shaped,
hooded, deep-set, round, downturned, or chinky.
THE SELF AS IMPACTED
BY THE BODY
Characteristics that are
internal
The physical aspect of the self does not
include characteristics that are internal to
the self such as kindness, generosity, loyalty,
obedience and other similar qualities.
8. • When is a person considered
beautiful?
• What is the socially accepted
standard of beauty?
• Usually, only the physical
features such as the face and
body figure are considered as the
basis of beauty.
THE IMPACT OF CULTURE
ON BODY IMAGE AND
BEAUTY
• Julian Robinson, a renowned scholar, has
a strong influence on the cultural
implications of beauty, highlighting its
connection to social status and sexual
appeal. He posits that beauty is an inborn
human trait, a part of our genetic makeup
and an expression of our psyche, shaping
our perceptions and expectations of men
and women globally.
• Both genders recognize the societal need
to beautify themselves to achieve ideals.
The process of beautifying ourselves varies
across cultures. Robinson argues that
human beauty is an expression of our
inventive and aesthetic nature, reflecting
our inner spirit and a biological
imperative shaped by a godlike life force.
We can only accept its reality and validity.
9. "Beauty is not one's own, but
a reflection of one's culture."
THE CONCEPT OF
BEAUTY IN DIFFERENT
CULTURES
• Beauty is a personal virtue and social
marker in various cultures, determining
cultural status and suitability for mates.
Despite its elusive nature, scientists
continue to study biological and
anthropological factors behind physical
attractiveness, while advertisers use ideals
of beauty to sell products. Despite
differences in specifics across countries,
cultures, and communities, the concept of
beauty has existed for as long as there
have been people, reflecting health,
vitality, sexual allure, and social appeal.
• In the Philippines, we see our standard of
beauty everywhere, in magazines,
televisions and billboard ads. Just as we
have a unique cultural perception of
beauty, so do other cultures and peoples. .
10. New Zealand
MAORI WOMEN
FACE
TATTOOS
Tattooing the chin and lips of Māori women of
New Zealand is considered beautiful.
Tattooing the chin and lips of Māori women of
New Zealand is considered beautiful. This
tradition has been around for centuries and
consists of patterns called Ta-Mako in black or
dark blue ink on the woman’s face. Ta-Mako
tattoos are also a public declaration of one’s
membership in the Māori tribe. This tradition
has been around for centuries and consists of
patterns called Ta-Mako in black or dark blue
ink on the woman’s face. Ta-Mako tattoos are
also a public declaration of one’s membership
in the Māori tribe.
11. India
INDIAN WOMEN
DECORATED
SKIN
Instead of accessorizing with extravagant
jewelry, women in India turn to nose
rings, bindis and henna to make
themselves more attractive for festivals
and celebrations, like weddings. Brides in
particular will often wear a dot of red
powder on the face known as akumkum
to look more beautiful
12. Kenya
MASAI TRIBE
LONG
EARLOBES
To the Masai tribe of Kenya, long,
stretched earlobes are the ideal for both
men and women. They are known to
shave their heads and use everything
from elephant tusks to twigs to pierce
and stretch their lobes to become more
attractive.
13. Myanmar
KAYAN TRIBE
LONG
NECKS
Long, giraffe-like necks are the ultimate
sign of beauty and female elegance to
the Kayan tribe. At 5 years old, Kayan
women start priming their necks with
heavy brass rings. Each year, more coils
are added, pushing down their shoulders
and creating the effect of a longer neck.
The rings in this centuries-old ritual can
weigh up the 22 pounds.
14. Korea
KOREAN WOMEN
PALE SKIN
Women in many Asian countries avoid the sun at all
costs simply because pale skin is the ultimate sign of
beauty and desirability. Contrary to Western culture,
where ladies are keen to get a tan during the
summer, tan is the least popular color – especially in
Korea. This is why a lot of women can be spotted
wearing hats with abnormally large visors that can
protect their entire faces from the sun. Apart from
covering their faces, Korean women cover their
bodies from head to toe, too – even in the hottest
months, in order to keep their skin from tanning.
Skin-whitening creams are also a major hit in this
country, and women tend to spend a great deal of
money on such skincare products that can result in
an even paler complexion
15. North Africa
MAURITANIA
FULL
FIGURES
In Mauritania, females with full figures are
considered incredibly beautiful and think
women are considered physically
undesirable. Mauritanian parents will
even send their girls to “Fat camps,”
where the girls would eat up to 16,000
calories a day to prepare for marriage. On
top of that, stretch marks are considered
a bonus, and even more beautiful.
16. Ethiopia
KARO TRIBE
BODY
SCARS
Scarification of the body is a practice,
specifically among populations with dark
skin too dark to show tattoos. The Karo
tribe of Ethiopia scar men’s and women’s
torsos and chests to assert social status.
Men’s scars mark the number of enemies
killed in battles, while women’s scars
represent sensuality and appeal. Although
less practiced today, some indigenous
groups with little contact with the modern
world continue these kinds of beauty
rituals.
17. Ethiopia
SURI TRIBE
LIP
PLATES
Suri people of Ethiopia find beauty
represented in women’s lip plates. When a
girl reaches puberty, her bottom teeth are
removed to make way for a piercing in the
lower lip. Once the piercing is in place, the
lip is stretched around a clay plate. When it
is time to find a husband, this lip plate
guides the dowry process. Plates are seen
as both a sign of beauty and a measure of a
woman’s value in cattle. Larger plates
signal a more valuable and desired woman.
18. China
LOTUS FOOT
FOOT
BINDING
Despite being ban in the 1940’s, foot
binding was a huge part of Chinese culture.
The process of foot binding included
breaking all of the toes and bending them
backwards against of the sole of the foot,
and then binding them in place with a
tight fabric wrapping. The result was small
and petite feet which is considered highly
attractive in China
19. Tajikistan
UNIBROW
MONOBROWS
(UNIBROW)
While Filipino women always want their
brows to be on fleek by plucking or
shaving, the women of Tajikistan embrace
their natural eyebrows, and will even draw
on them to make it appear that they have a
monobrow. I guess monobrows are in style
in Tajikistan.
20. THE INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
ON THE ADOLESCENT’S
UNDERSTANDING OF
BEAUTY
• Adolescents are constantly bombarded with
thousands of advertising messages, including
television, magazines, websites, blogs, social
media, music videos, films, and smartphones.
The portrayal of people in these
advertisements significantly influences their
self-perception and aspirations.
• Mass media significantly influences people's
self-image by promoting beauty ideals
through the use of thin models, known as the
'thin ideal'. These models communicate how
people should look to be desirable to others,
influencing aspects such as hair, skin, and
facial features. The media has become a
platform that reinforces cultural beliefs and
projects strong views on how we should look,
which individuals often unknowingly or
knowingly validate and perpetuate.. .
21. THE INFLUENCE OF MEDIA
ON THE ADOLESCENT’S
UNDERSTANDING OF
BEAUTY
• Body image is a complex construct that
encompasses perceptions and attitudes
about one's body size and shape. It has
both perceptual and evaluative
components, influencing our behaviors and
perceptions of beauty. Body dissatisfaction
occurs when one perceives their body falls
short of societal ideals in terms of size or
shape, regardless of objective size or shape.
This dissatisfaction is influenced not only by
how we interpret societal ideals but also by
how we perceive ourselves. Body
dissatisfaction is the leading risk factor for
unhealthy behaviors, including eating
disorders and chronic dieting, due to the
interconnected nature of beauty
perceptions.
22. SELF-ESTEEM
Is all about how much you feel you are worth —
and how much you feel other people value you.
It is how you value and respect yourself as a
person. Self-esteem affects how you take care
of yourself, emotionally, physically and
spiritually.
Is how you view your physical self —
including whether you feel you are
attractive and whether others like your
looks.
BODY IMAGE
23. BODY IMAGE AND
SELF-ESTEEM
• Body image and self-esteem directly influence
one another. When you have a healthy body
image, you feel comfortable about your body
and know how to care for it
• In today's society, pressures to be thin, fit, and
beautiful are prevalent, leading people to
scrutinize their own appearance and those
around them, often viewing their bodies
harsher than reality.
24. HOW DO I KNOW IF I HAVE A
HEALTHY BODY IMAGE AND
SELF-ESTEEM?
• ·You see and think of yourself as a whole person, not a collection of specific
body parts.
• ·You accept and celebrate the uniqueness of your natural body shape and
size.
• ·You understand that a person’s physical appearance says very little about
their character and value as a person.
• You feel comfortable and confident in your body, and avoid worrying about
food, weight, and counting calories
25. HERE ARE A FEW OTHER
THINGS THAT YOU CAN TRY
TO INCREASE YOUR
SELF-ESTEEM:
• Make a list of the stuff you’re good at.
It can be anything from drawing or singing to playing a sport or telling a good joke. If you’re
having trouble with your list, ask your mom or dad to help you with it. Then add a few things to
the list that you’d like to be good at. Your mom or dad can help you plan a way to work on those
skills or talents.
• Give yourself three compliments every day
Don’t just say, “I’m so great.” Be specific about something good about yourself, like, “I was a good
friend to Jill today” or “I did better on that test than I thought I would.” While you’re at it, before
you go to bed every night, list three things in your day that really made you happy or that you
feel thankful for.
26. HERE ARE A FEW OTHER
THINGS THAT YOU CAN TRY
TO INCREASE YOUR
SELF-ESTEEM:
• ·Remember that your body is your own
no matter what shape, size, or color it is. If you are worried about your weight or size, you can
check with your doctor to make sure you’re healthy. Remind yourself of things about your body
that are cool, like, “My legs are strong and I can skate really well.”
• ·Remember that there are things about yourself you can’t change
You should accept and love these things — such as skin color and shoe size — because they are
part of you.
• ·When you hear negative comments in your head
tell yourself to stop. Remind yourself of things you’re good at and if you can’t think of anything,
ask someone else! You can also learn a new skill (for example, calligraphy, dance, a musical
instrument) so you can feel good about that!
27. BY FOCUSING ON THE GOOD THINGS, YOU DO AND
ALL YOUR GREAT QUALITIES, YOU LEARN TO LOVE
AND ACCEPT YOURSELF. THE MAIN INGREDIENTS
FOR STRONG SELF-ESTEEM! EVEN IF YOU’VE GOT
ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT (AND WHO DOESN’T?),
KNOWING WHAT YOU’RE GOOD AT AND THAT
YOU’RE VALUABLE AND SPECIAL TO THE PEOPLE
THAT CARE ABOUT YOU CAN REALLY HELP YOU
DEAL WITH GROWING UP.
