"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder"- Plato

The issue of true beauty has recently exploded into a global issue that effects women around the world. Outlets such as the media, environment and society all contribute to how women as individuals view true beauty and what it means to be beautiful. It comes as no surprise that the media, print magazines and society all play huge roles in ultimately brainwashing women into believing that they are not beautiful unless they fit into the skinny, super model stereotype. Women who are not "lucky" enough to be part of this mode often suffer from severe loss of self-esteem as well as acquiring a body image complex. By taking part in a project of this stature we will conduct research on cultures around the world and examine what measures women take to make themselves "beautiful". For example, women who are part of the Indian culture are often seen with a small jewel between their eyes. At first glance many are quick to judge their character, however what these people do not understand is that the jewel is significant to the lifestyle of that woman and often believed to ward off any evil entities. The different sizes, shapes and color of the jewels dictate aspects of a the woman's life such as if she is married, widowed, single, a mother etc. These women, along with millions of others who may look different than the rest of us are constantly ignored and labeled with criticizing names.

As young women living in a media influenced society we have all experienced the pains associated with not being super model skinny, or having the perfect body and can easily relate to this topic. We truly believe that even though every woman comes in different shapes, sizes and skin colors we are all the same. We are women who share the common battle of feeling beautiful in our own skin and need to come together in this cause and make a change! 

While you follow our blog and our journey in our fight for beauty ask yourself these questions: Am I comfortable in my own skin? What can I do to help and get involved within this cause? 

"A soul that sees beauty, may sometimes walk alone." - Johann von Goeth 


URL- What is Beauty? The REAL definition of a beautiful woman.