Who Are We Trying to Prove?
In the past the main focus was to gain knowledge and to
thrive and survive. Today in the new technological world it is to feel
accepted. The main focus of our population is to obtain a large amount of likes
on our Instagram pictures or to have the best selfies on the internet. Though
this goal may seem to show that our generation has become “selfish” or even
arrogant, it actually is proven to represent how insecure people connected in
social media actually are.We post these photos in order to gain compliments or respect
to help us obtain confidence.
Social media has provided the world with various ideas. For
instance the idea given in all modeling, magazines, television shows, movies,
etc. is the so called “perfect image” concept. An example of a “perfect image”
can be shown in the video titled Body
Evolution. This specific women in the end is shown to be tall, skinny, beautiful,
and proportionate. The “perfect image” concept is also shown in men for
instance men should be masculine, courageous, confident, active, and well
structured. But in our world nothing is perfect. It is just an image in our
brain that is hurting our self-confidence. Like in the video they make a women
who is beautiful something she is not using the power of Photoshop. This then deceives
the whole world. Making them feel as if they are ugly, fat, short, or even
worthless.
Humans are creatures that live on each other’s approval and
without this our confidence is lost. This is why when many get their influence
from social media many fail to comprehend that these images are not natural. It
is natural to be yourself and to accept who you are and how you look like! Do
not live by other peoples’ idea of perfection!
I agree with the points that you brought up in your blog. I was completely shocked and surprised by the video you posted. I never knew that models were photo shopped to such a far extent. This was a very eye-opening blog about models and the model industry. I found a model's perspective on photo shop, and I think it is something you might enjoy. Here's the link: http://thinkprogress.org/health/2014/08/28/3476691/model-swimwear-photoshop/
ReplyDeleteIn the modern era, this article is accurate. A large majority of people try to reach this impractical goal of being perfect in society's eyes. Because I had prior knowledge about the world of photoshop and it's purposes, I was able to follow along with your points and agree with them. I wasn't sure if you solely based the information you provided off of the video you inserted, but if you wanted to read further about opinions or information about it here's a link to an article I found: http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/illustration/opinion-when-photoshop-retouching-goes-too-far-over-lines-wrinkles/
ReplyDeleteFascinating little video -- it's hard to know how to react, but it makes me glad that I do not have to apologize to a daughter for giving her my "big" arms and flat bottom.
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