Redefining Beauty
Redefining Beauty

As they say “beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder”. This is what brings pleasure to the senses including the mind and spirit. Society has put so much emphasis on such traits, be it the color of our skin or the size of our body. Fuller lips, luscious long hair, prominent cheekbones, soft skin have all collectively become the deciding factor to being deemed beautiful. Growing up we came across models and movie stars who have embodied the so-called “perfect” woman. There is a set mindset of trying to reach up to these unreasonable versions set by the so-called intellectual strata of the society. Having someone decide whether you are beautiful or ugly, fat or thin has become a way of living that we all succumb to.

Throughout our life, we question ourselves as to where we lie in the spectra of beauty, and in doing this, there are many whose self-esteem plummets with the definitions and views of someone else. Teenagers and young adults go through rigorous, harmful diets and exercises to accomplish this version of beauty. Women have been facing constant backlash for many years for not reaching the measure of acceptance deemed by society.

Representation of different races, body types, and the numerous demarcations of women is finding a new voice in the coming future. We realize the importance of empowering ourselves and all generations to come, they should not be chained by this unrealistic interpretation of beauty.

Redefining beauty

In today’s world, we are facing a massive change and slowly breaking the barriers when it comes to defining the word beauty. Female actors with dusky skin and unconventional body types are being represented because of their talent and not just as a pretty face on the screen. Advertisements are featuring a larger representation of women who could help with the idea of seeing beauty in everyone. Many women faced the odds of having acid thrown on them only to show us the strength and beauty within. Seeing this shift in the culture of numerous communities has led many to feel proud and confident in the way they are as well as the way they perceive others.

The gateways of beauty have finally opened. Beauty to someone could be their rendition of the elegance of Manushi Chhillar or the strength of Mary Kom, the bravery of Malala Yousafzai, or even the mind of Shakuntala Devi. Today we are living in an expansive world where we can see diversity in the newfound meaning of beauty. Beauty is more of a feeling that you invoke in someone, an aura you project, and the personality you develop. It all culminates together making you beautiful both internally and externally. One should never let themselves conform to what others believe is beautiful and instead strive to realize the beauty in themselves as well as others all around.
['Disha Paul']
['Technology', 'Women', 'Beauty', 'Women In Tech']