Unpacking the Self the impact of culture on body image and self esteem.pptx
1. The Impact of Culture
on Body Image and
Self-esteem: The
Importance of Beauty
Prepared by: Ariel Corres
2. BODY IMAGE
It refers to the persons’ perception of the level
of attractiveness of his/her body or it can be
somebody’s own perception of how his/her
body looks. It may also be our sense of how
other people view our bodies.
3. Along with concept of body image is the concept of beauty.
Beauty is of two types:
• Inner beauty
- Refers to the inner qualities of the person
• External beauty
- Refers to the physical characteristics of a person
- Focuses on the physical features of the body commonly
defined as “ a combination of qualities which include
shapes, colour, or form that pleases aesthetic senses,
especially the sight”.
4. EXTERNAL SOCIAL CONTROL
This control of behaviour from within made as theory by Erving
Goffman (1982) which is called Dramaturgical theory. The theory
suggest that we are all actors on a stage, and match of what we do is
engage in impression management during which we must monitor
and adjust our own behaviour in accordance with how people want
others to perceive them.
5. The role of culture in our
understanding of body image and
self-esteem.
6. Through culture, society shapes us in many ways.
These includes:
• How we perceive our bodies visually
•How we feel about our physical appearance
• How we think and talk to ourselves about our
bodies, and our sense of how other people view our
bodies.
7. Body adornment
• Refers to the practice of physically enhancing
the body by styling and decorating and
embellishing their fingernails, wearing makeup,
painting the body, wearing jewellery and the
use of clothing.
• It is temporary
Body Modification
• Refers to the physical alteration of the body
through the use of surgery, tattooing, piercing,
scarification, branding, general mutilation,
implants and other practices.
• It can be permanent or temporary, although
most are permanent and alter the body forever.
9. It is a measure of a person’s self-worth based on some
personal or social standard. Self-esteem encompasses beliefs
about oneself, it is a global evaluative dimension of the self.
Hewstone et al.(2015) defines Self-esteem as the overall
evaluation that a person has of himself which can be positive
or negative, high or low.
Self-esteem
10. A person with a positive body image will have a high self esteem and
will often spend more time taking care of their appearance. Also, the
attention that he gets for his physical beauty elevates the level of self-
esteem.
A person with low self-esteem may not perceive himself as beautiful.
This evaluation of his physical self will make him seek ways to attain a
kind of body image that will be at par with society’s concept of
beauty.
11. According to research, however, the level of self-esteem fluctuates across the life
span and may not always match with reality (SANTROCK, 2014).
13. To overcome such adverse effects on the issue of self-esteem, here are best insights on how to
strike a balance between accurate self-knowledge and respect for who you are. You need to a
positive body image which involves:
14. Society’s deals of the perfect physical form which are:
for woman: white perfect skin, small waistline, big
breast and behind, long straight hair, long manicured
nails, slender and tall and for men: tall, tanned perfect
skin, muscled physique, with 6-pack abs.
15. Image of perception adolescents see in all types of
media i.e. Print, television, film, and internet. Mass
media is powerful tool that reinforces cultural beliefs
and values. Though young people may initially
disagree with the set ideals of beauty, respected
exposure via media lead them to believe in the
misconceptions.
16. Since a standard has been set by society and reinforced by
media, any characteristics that does not confirm to standard is
labelled as ugly. Body diversity is size and structure due to
genetic heredity is not tolerated. Being pretty and white
skinned or tanned and muscular had become associated with
the intelligence, successful, popular, healthy, and the
disciplined. Opposite characteristics are associated with the
doll lazy, ugly, and the weak.
17. The misconceptions strongly affect how the young form their
body image and its influence on their self-esteem. Knowing that
adolescence is the period where self identity is formed. It is
important for adults in the environment to listen to this young
people and provide guidance and support. The adolescent
should not be afraid to talk and disclose confusing aspects of his
physical development to his significant others (i.e. Parents and
trusted family members).
18. Yes, beauty is important. But being beautiful is still defends on how
person defines beauty and the standards he sets to meet the
definition. It is a big mistake to base beauty on someone else's
standard. People are different and each one is uniquely beautiful.
having a positive body image involves understanding that healthy
attractive bodies come to many shape and sizes and that physical
appearance says little about person’s character on his value as an
individual. “CHARACTER MATTERS MOST”
