What Constitutes "Curvy"?
In a recent issue, In Touch Magazine celebrated so-called "curvy" celebrities, such as Beyonce Knowles and Jessica Simpson. I think it's fantastic that society is starting to recognize curves as being beautiful. It's about time that the media stops promoting an impossible image that very few people could ever hope to attain (unless they were to practically starve themselves, work out several hours each day, have their own personal trainers, make-up artists, stylists, etc., and have their bodies airbrushed in photographs).
But as I was reading the article, I got to thinking, just what constitutes "curvy" anyways? It wasn't so long ago that Jessica Simpson's ribs were protruding in pictures. Apparently she's gained a couple pounds since then, but even in recent photos she still sports flat, rock hard abs. One source even stated, "She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her." So what makes Jessica Simpson curvaceous?
Simply put, she has big boobs and a shapely butt, but is still toned from head to toe. So is this a more "realistic" image that will make young girls feel better about their own bodies and teach them to celebrate their curves? Yes and no. While this new image defies the skinny ideal, it still promotes an image that is not possible for every girl to attain. Personally, I think it makes girls who don't have large breasts or tight abs feel even more inferior. A girl can diet and work out like crazy to lose weight, but in order to achieve Jessica's look, she either has to be blessed with great genes...or with enough money and guts to go under the knife.
If In Touch really wants to promote "curvy" women, then why don't they feature celebrities like Kate Winslet, Mariah Carey, America Ferrara, and other sexy, curvaceous stars who don't necessarily have rock hard abs, but are beautiful nonetheless? I think that Dove had it right when they chose regular women as their spokesmodels. I just wish that the rest of the world could follow suit.
In a recent issue, In Touch Magazine celebrated so-called "curvy" celebrities, such as Beyonce Knowles and Jessica Simpson. I think it's fantastic that society is starting to recognize curves as being beautiful. It's about time that the media stops promoting an impossible image that very few people could ever hope to attain (unless they were to practically starve themselves, work out several hours each day, have their own personal trainers, make-up artists, stylists, etc., and have their bodies airbrushed in photographs).
But as I was reading the article, I got to thinking, just what constitutes "curvy" anyways? It wasn't so long ago that Jessica Simpson's ribs were protruding in pictures. Apparently she's gained a couple pounds since then, but even in recent photos she still sports flat, rock hard abs. One source even stated, "She doesn't have an ounce of fat on her." So what makes Jessica Simpson curvaceous?
Simply put, she has big boobs and a shapely butt, but is still toned from head to toe. So is this a more "realistic" image that will make young girls feel better about their own bodies and teach them to celebrate their curves? Yes and no. While this new image defies the skinny ideal, it still promotes an image that is not possible for every girl to attain. Personally, I think it makes girls who don't have large breasts or tight abs feel even more inferior. A girl can diet and work out like crazy to lose weight, but in order to achieve Jessica's look, she either has to be blessed with great genes...or with enough money and guts to go under the knife.
If In Touch really wants to promote "curvy" women, then why don't they feature celebrities like Kate Winslet, Mariah Carey, America Ferrara, and other sexy, curvaceous stars who don't necessarily have rock hard abs, but are beautiful nonetheless? I think that Dove had it right when they chose regular women as their spokesmodels. I just wish that the rest of the world could follow suit.
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