Social Construct of Beauty
Is beauty a Socially Constructed Concept?
TRUE OR FALSE
TRUE
Sociologists emphasize that beauty standards are socially constructed, meaning they are shaped by cultural, historical, and societal factors.
How cultural changes throughout years have contributed to body image?
A) More social media apps are being created by day, like snapchat, instagram, tiktok, etc.
B) Photoshop looks more realistic in pictures as technology makes advances
C) Influencers, who are now the biggest source of advertising, sharing their “perfect” fake lives to everyone that has access to the internet
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is body image in social media?
A) Body image on social media is a secret code used by fitness influencers to have the best bodies
B) Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body, and in social media people portray unrealistic beauty standards
C) Body image in social media refers to the ancient art of sculpting bodies out of pixels and sharing them online
B) Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body, and in social media people portray unrealistic beauty standards
What effects does social comparison theory have on people?
A)It can lead to upward social comparison, which is when individuals compare themselves to people who seem superior to them or have the more ideal body. This could cause negative feelings on one's body image and lead to harmful behaviors.
B) It can lead to downward social comparison, which is when individuals compare themselves to people who are seen as inferior to them or have a worse body. This can cause positive feelings or feelings as if you are superior to them.
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above
C) both A and B
How can media outlets promote positive changes in societal beauty perceptions?
A) By continuing the existing beauty norms and incorporate no change in media outlets
B) By having only one type of beauty ideal
C) By avoiding discussions on beauty at all costs
D) By providing a diverse and inclusive representation of beauty in media outlets
D) By providing a diverse and inclusive representation of beauty in media outlets
How does media hegemony show how dominant groups in society construct the standard of beauty?
A) Media hegemony enables dominant groups to control narratives, shaping representations that reinforce cultural norms.
B) Media hegemony has no impact on the social construct of beauty
C) Media hegemony displays a balance of different social groups, fostering cultural diversity.
A. Media hegemony enables dominant groups to control narratives, shaping representations that reinforce cultural norms.
How does social media affect our mental health/body image?
A) Eating disorders like body dysmorphic disorder
B) Only affects individuals with pre-existing mental health conditions
C) Creates unrealistic beauty standards.
D) Both A and C
D) Both A and C
What is body dysmorphia?
A) A mental health condition in which a person is consumed with thoughts about a perceived or imagined defect in their body. It is related because social media can create dissatisfaction with one's own appearance
B) Body dysmorphia is a term used to describe a new trend where people intentionally distort their appearance with surgery. It is related because social media can create dissatisfaction with one's own appearance
C) Body dysmorphia is a diet plan that involves rearranging body parts to achieve the desired aesthetic without surgery.It is related because social media can create dissatisfaction with one's own appearance
A) A mental health condition in which a person is consumed with thoughts about a perceived or imagined defect in their body. It is related because social media can create dissatisfaction with one's own appearance
Who does the Social Comparison Theory affect more?
A) It affects men and women the same amount. About 50% of men compare themselves and 50% of women.
B) 90% of women admitted to comparing themselves on social media platforms, while 60% of men admitted feeling the same way.
C) 80% of women admitted to comparing themselves on social media platforms, while 40% of men admitted feeling the same way.
B) 90% of women admitted to comparing themselves on social media platforms, while 60% of men admitted feeling the same way.
How can social media encourage people with a sociological solution to be realistic and portray themselves as they are, so people don't have unrealistic perceptions of others that lead to mental health issues?
A) By giving a Ted Talk about fake lives and fake images that are being edited
B) Social media can have a policy that with AI it reveals to the public if the user used photoshop or any app that modified the image
C) By changing individuals' awareness and behaviour.
B) Social media can have a policy that with AI it reveals to the public if the user used photoshop or any app that modified the image.
How do beauty filters on social media impact/ construct perceptions of body-image for individuals?
A) They have no impact on body-image
B) They contribute to a more realistic portrayal of beauty
C) They can distort perceptions by promoting idealized and unrealistic beauty standards
C) They can distort perceptions by promoting idealized and unrealistic beauty standards
What do ads contribute to shaping body image perceptions?
A) Social media ads have no influence on body perceptions
B) Social media ads can contribute to unrealistic beauty standards, influencing body dissatisfaction
C) Ads only affect individuals already struggling with body image issues
D) They often promote diverse body types and unfiltered pictures.
B) Social media ads can contribute to unrealistic beauty standards, influencing body dissatisfaction
What are some concepts connected to our topic?
a) cultural changes, socialism, advertising, insecurities, colorism.
b) photoshop, fake lives, glass ceiling, social comparison, floor ceiling.
C) misleading images, photoshop, insecurities, social status, social comparison.
D) social comparison, capitalism, photoshop, bourgeoisie, advertising.
C) misleading images, photoshop, insecurities, social status, social comparison.
How does media framing affect body image?
A) Media framing creates a norm of unrealistic standards by only showing slimmer bodies which causes people to think certain bodies are superior.
B) Media framing can lead to individuals doing harmful things to their bodies in order to be the norm.
C) People's perceptions of their bodies become skewed and perceive themselves as overweight even if they are underweight.
D) All of the above.
D) All above the above
How can social media campaigns and movies promote body positivity and health regulations?
A) Collaborations with body positivity influencers.
B) Create informative content within campaigns and movies that emphasize the importance of mental and physical health over unrealistic beauty standards for educational purposes
C) Celebrate real life success stories of individuals that have overcome body image struggles
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
How does the social construct of beauty impact individuals' self-esteem?
A) Positively- it creates confidence and self-worth.
B) Negatively- it contributes to feelings of inadequate oneself and low self-esteem.
C) The social construct of beauty has no significant influence on self-esteem.
B) Negatively- it contributes to feelings of inadequate oneself and low self-esteem.
How can social media behavior be indicative of narcissism?
A) Constantly reflecting achievements and successes reflects a healthy self-esteem
B) Liking and commenting on others' posts is a clear sign of narcissism
C) Frequently posting selfies and seeking validation may indicate narcissistic tendencies
D) Having a large number of followers is a reliable measure of narcissistic behavior
C) Frequently posting selfies and seeking validation may indicate narcissistic tendencies
How societal structures, norms, and interactions contribute to the construction of body image?
A)Body image is exclusively determined by personal experiences and has no connection to societal structures or norms. Cultural influences, media representations, and social expectations are irrelevant in shaping how individuals perceive their own bodies.
B) Societal structures, norms, and interactions play a significant role in the construction of body image, as individual perceptions are solely determined by personal experiences.
C) By shaping cultural ideals of beauty and influencing individual perceptions of attractiveness. Media representations, social expectations, and interpersonal interactions play roles in the development of one's body image.
D) Body image is a result of genetic factors, and societal structures, norms, and interactions have no impact on its construction. Individuals inherit their body image and self-perception entirely from their family lineage.
C) By shaping cultural ideals of beauty and influencing individual perceptions of attractiveness. Media representations, social expectations, and interpersonal interactions play roles in the development of one's body image.
What are examples that self objectification can lead to?
A) Getting cosmetic procedures to alter your body.
B) Anxiety, depression, & eating disorders.
C) Prioritizing personality over physical appearance.
D) Both A & C
E) Both A & B
E) Both A & B
How can the government help address the issue of body image in social media, or reduce it at least?
a) Implement a tax on some social media platforms, so everytime a user post something they have to pay for it.
b) Introduce a law requiring social media platforms to pixelate or distort images of individuals to promote a more inclusive and abstract representation of beauty.
c) Make a policy that ads have to be approved by the government and prove by testing that what the ad is promoting is true and realistic information so there is not a false reality in social media that is unrealistic.
C) Make a policy that ads have to be approved by the government and prove by testing that what the ad is promoting is true and realistic information so there is not a false reality in social media that is unrealistic.