Response to Anthropological Editions Essay #5 "Where Fat is a Mark of Beauty" Significant Concept: Simmon’s article illustrates a standard of physical beauty that is different than one might find common in United States or other Western societies. In the particular Nigerian tribe that the author details‚ a young girl named Margaret spends her days in a so-called "fattening room" where she eats to excess and purposefully avoids all but the slightest amount of exercise so as to gain weight - weight
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The entertainment industry has had a major effect on the LGBTQ community and on society as a whole. Television has a rather interesting history. It all began when two men had thought of a design for a machine that would transmit images back in 1876‚ after the telephone was invented. Paul Nipkow(1860-1940) had invented the first form
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Sophia Lauren once said: « Beauty is how you feel inside‚ and it reflects in your eyes‚ it is not something physical ». True beauty cannot be ephemeral‚ it is eternal and everlasting‚ and it doesn’t change its meaning according to circumstances‚ generations‚ cultures‚ and centuries. Beauty is anything that triggers joy and happiness. Beauty is divine; it is a breeze on an extremely hot day. Beauty is a strong friendship‚ a true and inspirational love. Beauty is the freedom of a hummingbird and
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Beauty What is beauty? There are many different thoughts regarding beauty. Eleanor Roosevelt said‚ “No matter how plain a woman may be‚ of truth and honesty are written across her face‚ she will be beautiful” (Confucius‚ Roosevelt‚ and Poe). Edgar Allen Poe‚ regarding beauty stated‚ “There is no exquisite beauty…without some strangeness in the proportion” (Confucius‚ Roosevelt‚ and Poe). Confucius tells us‚ “Everything has beauty‚ but not everyone sees it” (Confucius‚ Roosevelt‚ and Poe). There
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Stage Beauty “Stage Beauty” explores the boundaries between reality and performance. It’s the 1660s‚ and Edward ‘Ned’ Kynaston is England’s most celebrated leading lady. Women are forbidden to appear on stage and Ned profits‚ using his beauty and skill to make the great female roles his own. But King Charles II is tired of seeing the same old performers in the same old tragedies. Since no one will take him up on his suggestion to improve Othello with a couple of good jokes‚ he decides to lift the
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There are many interesting places in the world to visit. Many places are interesting because of their popularity‚ some are interesting because of the climate and some are interesting because they are always on the news. Chicago‚ St Petersburg and Armenia are three places in the world that have an interesting history. Chicago is part of Illinois which is one of states of the U.S.. Chicago is not English word. It’s the word form one of languages used by Indians. It means the strong smell. This
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Do beauty pageants serve purpose in society? It’s a young girl’s dream of being crowned Mrs. World or Mrs. Universe. Many people participate in beauty pageants to become who they have dreamed to be. But they have different reasons why they want to be a winner of a pageant. One could be of fame and another could be for inspiring other people to be just like them. But‚ it could it also be a waste of time? One important question that people have is : Do beauty pageants serve purpose in
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monsters? In the movies "Beauty and the Beast" and "E.T."‚ the monster like characters the captured the hearts of viewers of all ages. They both involve two characters that are thrusted into lifestyles that they are not used to. The beast and E.T were both unique creatures‚ had close relationships with humans‚ and were great works of fiction. In both stories‚ "Beauty and the Beast" and "E.T."‚ the main characters are unique creatures are forced into a human society‚ which does not always accept them
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Physical Geography is all around us at all times. It is a part of our daily lives. It has many roles. But what role does physical geography serve in surfing? For years now‚ many have taken on the challenge of surfing. Certain beaches and locations around the world are known to offer awesome waves to ride for professionals and novices. Many focus on the challenge of getting onto a surfboard and learning the ways to balance themselves to ride waves out and soon be labeled a surfer. Many however
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of the latter‚ and do not fit the stereotypical labels. That is the reason why I’ve become so interested in the way of how society has changed so much. Years ago‚ stereotypes didn’t seem as apparent as they do now. Part of this change comes from teachings at home‚ social media‚ and peer pressure. People like to‚ want to‚ need to categorize the world‚ both the social and physical world‚ into preferably neat little groups. I eventually got over being called an “oreo”‚ though it still sounds strange and
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