Beauty- Meaning and effects on Society

Beauty- Meaning and effects on society

Beauty is that perception which is admired all over the world. It is also studied as a part of aesthetics, sociology, and culture. There are different views, opinions, and yardsticks to measure beauty. Large scale variation appears over its meaning and content.

Beauty is essentially a subjective experience. It is in the eyes of beholder. Beauty is related to not only its external manifestation but also related to its inner attributes – like personality, intelligence, grace, politeness, charisma, integrity, congruence and elegance, while the outer beauty- i.e. physical attractiveness considers various aspects like figure, health, charm, skin complexion, glowing face, sparkling eyes, attractive shape and so on.

All these factors are considered and measured even in various international beauty contests, wherein participants from all over the world make their show. The standards of beauty go on changing in different eras, by passing of number of years.

However, it is established worldwide that beauty does have a powerful impact on society. The personalities bestowed with beauty reap great benefits out of it. Following are few examples of it.

Beautiful students get more marks from their teachers than average looking students.

Attractive patients receive greater attention from the Doctors.

Charming criminals get lesser punishment due to their personality.

Beautiful faces are welcomed with open mind everywhere.

So it is but natural for the human being to look beautiful. One needs to understand that God has made everybody beautiful. Each one of us has been endowed with something special, which others do not have. So find out your strong points, and try to develop the weak one. You will look more smart, charming, attractive, and at peace and calm from within.