Beautiful Woman Research Articles

Representation Of Women's Beauty In Indonesia In Imperfect Film: Career, Love And Scales

Representation Of Women's Beauty In Indonesia In Imperfect Film: Career, Love And Scales

Gender Resistance in Women's Beauty in TikTok

Beauty is an important thing that is maintained by the majority of women. One way to maintain beauty is to use various beauty products. Apart from beauty according to the construction of various cultures, now there seems to be a generalization of beauty standards. This article was created to explain the form of rejection of beauty standards that become stereotypes on social media platforms. The method used in collecting data uses ethnographic methods, and literacy studies. The theory used is the theory of 'Social Reality' which was put forward by Peter L. Berger and Thomas Luckmann. So it can be concluded that gender resistance to women's beauty on tiktok shows that there is significant gender in the context of beauty on tiktok. Women use this platform to defy gender expectations and express themselves in ways that are more authentic and free from existing norms. They try to change the commonly accepted definition of beauty and show diversity in physical appearance and lifestyle.

Predictors of Cinderella Syndrome and Wendy Syndrome in women: Attachment styles and differentiation of self

Through the fairy tale heroes, beautiful woman image, mother image, independent woman image, and passive woman image are created. While Cinderella syndrome is a concept which is used to define woman who fear from being independent, Wendy syndrome describes women who acted as mother to their husbands or people close to them. The aim of this research is to examine the relationships between Cinderella Syndrome, Wendy Syndrome, attachment styles and differentiation of self in women. 521 adult women between 18 and 65 ages completed the questionnaire including Cinderella Syndrome Scale, Wendy Syndrome Scale, Three Dimensional Attachment Styles Scale and Discrimination of Self Scale. Results revealed that there is a positive and significant correlation between Cinderella Syndrome and Wendy Syndrome. Wendy Syndrome, differentiation of self and avoidant attachment variables, respectively, predicts Cinderella Syndrome in women. Wendy Syndrome is predicted by the variables of differentiation of self, Cinderella Syndrome and anxious/ambivalent attachment respectively. The study highlights predictors of Cinderella and Wendy Syndrome and makes important contributions to the relevant literature by providing a better understanding of Cinderella Syndrome and Wendy Syndrome in women.

Gender Aspect of Media Discourse in Socialist Yugoslavia – Representation of Gender in the Women's Magazine "Bazar"

The paper revises the gender aspect of media discourse in socialist Yugoslavia on the example of one of the oldest and most popular Yugoslav women's magazine "Bazar." An analysis of the textual and visual content of the 1973 edition (issues 208–233) reaffirmed the assumption that the mass media – including The Women's Press – actively participate in the construction and reproduction of both "femininity" and "masculinity", and in the depiction of desirable/expected gender relations in a certain socio-historical moment (Yugoslav socialism). In addition to the main female character – a beautiful, young, modern and well-groomed woman who is successful in all fields (at work, at home, as a wife, mother, sister, friend, worker...) – there is also an equally caring and dedicated husband and father, a modern man, successful in his field of expertise. In other words, of all the roles that Yugoslav society has assigned to women/men, the following seem to be dominant: She is primarily 1) a wife, mother and housewife, 2) a hard worker, and 3) a woman who is clearly positioned in the new consumer society, while He is 1) Pater Familias, 2) a successful businessman, and 3) a modern man who keeps up with the times. The research has shown that these (and such) "Bazar" images of a woman / man are highly harmonized with the official representation of gender in the socialist Yugoslav society – She is the embodiment of the socialist "super-woman", while He is depicted as part of the hegemonic model of masculinity. The female-male relationship is presented in the experimental media discourse in two ways. The first (socialist) model of gender polarity – the one that is in the central media plan / easily observable / clearly legible – is placed in the official narrative framework of socialism as an ideology that follows the principle of equality as the dominant matrix in social/gender/economic/family relations. In the second narrative plan, there is a traditional model of gender polarity, which is based on binary oppositions – weak-strong, gentle-rough, subordinate-dominant, dependent-independent, right-wrong – performed by the female-male couple. By analyzing the media discourse of the experimental socialist periodical, it has also been established that the narrative of one of the most popular Yugoslav women's magazines contains all three key terms (for gender reading or in the media text) – these are power, gender (in)equality and representation of meaning. Interpreting textual and visual content as a system of representation (and not presentation) of reality, it becomes obvious that despite the change in social paradigm in the years after World War II, the policy of gender representation in the context of power relations (man over woman) continued, which Yugoslav socialism – as a doctrine of equality – clearly could not (or did not want to) eradicate in practice.

The internalisation of cruelty: Nietzsche, Dostoevsky, Masoch

ABSTRACT The article is foremost dedicated to Nietzsche’s account of cruelty, which represents one of the central focuses of Nietzsche’s genealogical polemic, if not its very foundation. This close reading is complemented by drawing parallels with two other outstanding intellectual figures of the nineteenth century, in whom cruelty plays no less a role. These two authors – one could say that together with Nietzsche they form a kind of cruel trio from the European East – are the writers Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoyevsky and Leopold von Sacher-Masoch, the latter of whom is also the inventor of a particular genre of erotic discourse characterised by ‘tyranny, cruelty and, above all, the infidelity of a beautiful woman,’ which inspired Krafft-Ebing to name a type of perversion after Masoch. The paper shows that the affinity between the authors lies not only in the fact that cruelty is one of the key themes in all three of them, but that the connection between them – and thus perhaps the beginning of an era characterised, as Alain Badiou said, by an intellectual fascination with cruelty – needs to be sought in the idea of the internalisation of cruelty, which Nietzsche in particular considered to be one of the fundamental driving forces of civilisation.

Mkrtich Sargsyan’s Fairytale-Novel “Brave Nazar”

The re-evaluation and new interpretations of the characters of positive and negative heroes in folklore are not new in the Armenian and world literature. Armenian greatest writers Hovhannes Tumanyan, Avetik Isahakyan, Derenik Demirchyan, Stepan Zoryan, Hamastegh and others have touched on the character of Brave Nazar. As a talented novelist, Mkrtich Sargsyan was deeply aware of the responsibility he undertook by writing an extensive work, a fairy tale-novel, which has been highly appreciated in the literary world. Mkrtich Sargsyan created many toponyms corresponding to the places of residence and the behavior of the heroes: Sarsaghstan, Talanstan, as well as proper names: Pespes, Dghird, whore Pepush, folklore singer Aigun, Azatuni, Varduni, Khrokhtuni, playwrights Chkunyan, Tsakhkuni, actor Nmanakyan playing the role of Nazar. Nazar is not a one-faced character: on the one hand he is a coward, lazy, boastful peasant who gradually becomes a king, adopting typical behavior of a cruel, bloodthirsty ruler, sometimes as an intelligent king though. The characters of women in Nazar’s life are interesting: the virtuous, intelligent, beautiful woman Nazan, who transforms in the palace, and the whore Pepush, who eventually seduces Nazar. Sargsyan’s interpretations of the philosophy of fear are also interesting. There are almost no secondary characters in the fairy-tale novel, all of them have their justified roles in Nazar’s life. Pespes and Dghird are also among them. Nazar’s armor and flag are also notable. Mkrtich Sargsyan’s work is also rich in brilliant use of language imagery and expressive means.

궁정 작가와 귀족 여성의 ‘정치적 우애’로 보는 카롤루스 궁정 문화

Through Carolus Magnus’ four successive marriages and cohabitations, the court of Carolus established itself as a close-knit kinship community crowded with sons, daughters, and grandchildren. Carolus Magnus, the so-called head of the three generations, did not want his beloved daughters to marry. However, the court of Carolus began to be filled with the daughters of Carolus Magnus and those who supported them or had a special relationship with them. The daughters of Carolus Magnus, who had the closest contact with their great father(pater optimus) at the court of Carolus, developed their own personal network and political influence through informal relationships. The ‘political friendship(amicitia)’ between the noble women of the Carolingian court and the court writers began to create new changes within the Carolingian court. The beloved daughters of Carolus Magnus, who were born and raised at the court of Carolus, could not escape the patriarchal order of Carolus Magnus. As their father intended, the beautiful women could not leave the court like decorations that beautified the Carolus court and were like a kind of display that visually showed the power and wealth of the Carolus Empire. The death of his great father, Carolus Magnus, in 814 brought about a seismic change in the Carolingian court, the heart of the Carolingian Empire and a place of political memory. Ludovicus, the pious king, brought out from the center of the court his sisters who had beautifully illuminated the court. In this study, we trace the political moves of the wives and beloved daughters of Carolus Magnus, who led court culture, through the eyes of the 8th and 9th century Carolus court poets and biographer. This study seeks to reexamine the political dynamics and conflicts between the women who filled the court of Carolus and their political supporters or lovers, and furthermore, the political and historical meaning of the culture of the court of Carolus.

Toward Unbiased High-Quality Portraits through Latent-Space Evaluation.

Images, texts, voices, and signals can be synthesized by latent spaces in a multidimensional vector, which can be explored without the hurdles of noise or other interfering factors. In this paper, we present a practical use case that demonstrates the power of latent space in exploring complex realities such as image space. We focus on DaVinciFace, an AI-based system that explores the StyleGAN2 space to create a high-quality portrait for anyone in the style of the Renaissance genius Leonardo da Vinci. The user enters one of their portraits and receives the corresponding Da Vinci-style portrait as an output. Since most of Da Vinci's artworks depict young and beautiful women (e.g., "La Belle Ferroniere", "Beatrice de' Benci"), we investigate the ability of DaVinciFace to account for other social categorizations, including gender, race, and age. The experimental results evaluate the effectiveness of our methodology on 1158 portraits acting on the vector representations of the latent space to produce high-quality portraits that retain the facial features of the subject's social categories, and conclude that sparser vectors have a greater effect on these features. To objectively evaluate and quantify our results, we solicited human feedback via a crowd-sourcing campaign. Analysis of the human feedback showed a high tolerance for the loss of important identity features in the resulting portraits when the Da Vinci style is more pronounced, with some exceptions, including Africanized individuals.

Women’s Ethnobeauty: Exploring Socio-Cultural Practices in Women’s Body Care

Objective: This research explores the ethnobeauty of Banjar women, particularly delving into their perceptions of beauty within the context of Banjar culture, and how these perceptions influence their practices of body care. Theoretical Framework: Study of ethnobeauty among Banjar women as part of ethnoscience is an exploration of Banjar women's knowledge about beauty concepts and beauty care, which includes various categories in beauty care, Banjar women’s classification systems in beauty care, and various factors that shape their knowledge about beauty such as beliefs, myths, beauty care behaviors, and the dynamics accompanying their knowledge about beauty. Method: The study adopts qualitative research methods with a feminist ethnographic approach. Informants for this study were selected purposively, focusing on individuals knowledgeable about beauty, history, and culture within the Banjar community. Results and Discussion: The findings of the research reveal that Banjar women's perspectives on beauty can be categorized into two main themes: physical or external beauty, and inner beauty. Physical beauty pertains to the outward appearance of women, emphasizing attributes such as cleanliness, fragrance, and radiance of the skin. In the Banjar language, beauty (bungas) is synonymous with a woman possessing immaculate, fragrant, and luminous skin. Hence, maintaining cleanliness and fragrance to achieve a radiant and fresh appearance is the primary objective of their body care practices. To attain physical beauty, Banjar women engage in various beauty treatments aligned with their beauty ideals. These treatments aim to achieve clean, smooth, and radiant skin. Research Implications: From the presentation of the research results above, several conclusions can be drawn as follows: First, Banjar women's views on beauty are generally divided into two meanings: physical or outer beauty and inner beauty. The first meaning, physical or outer beauty, refers to a woman’s beauty directed towards her physical form. Beauty (known as “bungas” in Banjar language) for Banjar women is interpreted as having clean, fragrant, and radiant skin. Cleanliness and fragrance of the body, making the body appear radiant and glowing, are their main goals in performing body beauty care to look beautiful and fresh. Second, to achieve physical (outer) beauty, Banjar women engage in beauty care with various forms of beauty treatments according to their conception of beauty, which is to obtain clean, smooth, and radiant skin. The practices performed by Banjar women are related to their beliefs or faith. Originality/Value: As part of ethnoscience, the study of ethnobeauty, which combines the words “ethno” and “beauty,” literally means the beauty of a particular society or ethnic group. Thus, ethnobeauty research can be defined as an effort to describe a society’s knowledge system regarding beauty and beauty care practices, including myths, beliefs, culture, and beauty care practices along with their dynamics. As an ethnobeauty study of the Banjar community, this research provides a comprehensive depiction of the Banjar society's knowledge of beauty and body beauty care practices. Generally, this ethnobeauty study delves deeply into the phenomenon of Banjar women's beauty, covering several aspects including beauty concepts, values embedded in beauty care, myths and beliefs associated with beauty care practices, various forms of beauty care along with their benefits for the body such as balulur, batimung, bapupur, and other beauty treatments commonly practiced by Banjar women.

Pengaruh Penggunaan Make Up Wajah Masa Kini Terhadap Tingkat Kepercayaan Diri Pada Kalangan Mahasiswi Universitas Jember

Make up is a necessity for women to be able to appear beautiful in social life. Then make up becomes an inseparable aspect of her daily life. By using make-up, women in particular can be more confident in the belief that make-up is a tool for managing good impressions from other people. The purpose of this research is to find out what women do with the use of make-up to be able to receive all good impressions from the public and then how make-up makes them dependent and obsessed with being able to beautify themselves continuously. The method used is a qualitative method, data collection through in-depth interviews, observation and documentation. The data analysis techniques used are data collection, data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. This research uses the theory of object feminism from Julia Kristeva. The results of the research show that Jember University students who use make-up have reasons to get an impression from the general public in order to gain an image as a beautiful woman. This happens because of the rejection and discarding of the past that the perpetrators received because they were deemed not to meet existing beauty standards. So that it makes them take action to prove their position so that they can be accepted again and even get a perfect impression.

Assessment of Microbial Contamination and Metabolite Exposure in Cosmetic Products Used in Women's Beauty Salons.

An important route of microbial transmission is the shared use of these products in beauty salons. We aimed to investigate level of contamination with microorganisms and their metabolites in shared-use cosmetics in several women's beauty salons. Bacterial and fungal strains from 320 opened/used cosmetic samples were identified according to the Iranian standards for microbial quality of cosmetic products in Golestan Province (North of Iran) during Jul-Sep 2021. In order to assess production of toxins and protease by the predominant bacterial and fungal isolates, multiplex-polymerase chain reaction and the Lowry protein assay were performed, respectively. Microbial contamination was detected in 180 samples (56.5%), and the highest and lowest rates of microbial contamination were related to skin products (63.88%) and eye beauty products (20%), respectively. The highest level of S. aureus contamination (> 4,000 colony-forming units/g) was found in toner and face wash samples, and the highest level of C. albicans contamination was seen in lipstick samples (>20,000 colony-forming units/g). Only one (2%) S. aureus isolate produced staphylococcal enterotoxin B, while 3 out of 12 (25%) C. albicans isolates were able to produce protease. The shared-used health and beauty products, face products, in the study area are heavily contaminated. Therefore, it is essential to store used cosmetics in dry and cool places, establish strict inspection regulations for cosmetic products before and after entering the market, and increase awareness of beauty salon workers regarding the appropriate use, sanitary control, and maintenance of health and beauty products.

Persuasive Analysis on “Make Over” Advertisement Instagram Caption

This study discusses the persuasive techniques used in advertising women's beauty products on Instagram social media. This study examines "Persuasive Analysis of Instagram Caption Ads "Make Over". The purpose of this research is to find out the types of persuasive techniques and strategies used in advertising beauty products on Instagram. techniques used in advertising beauty products from beauty product accounts. The source of the data in this study came from the captions of several beauty product accounts on "Make Over". The descriptive method was used to analyze the data using Keraf's theory (2004). The data was obtained from 16 captions on the "Make Over" beauty product. From the results of the study it was concluded that the most frequently used suggestion technique, from the 16 collected data sheets it can be seen that the persuasive presentation techniques used in advertising beauty products are: rationalization 38%, identification 13%, suggestions. 18%, 13% conformity, 6% compensation, 6% displacement, and 6% projection. Then, the techniques most often used in advertising are rationalization techniques and suggestion techniques because they are easier for advertisers to reach and attract consumers' attention. It is suggested to future researchers with the same topic to apply several other persuasive theories and not only focus on one theory for research improvement. Keywords: Persuasive technique, Advertisment Make Over.

Aging-Related Changes of the Historical Japanese Beauty, Ono no Komachi (, 825-900 AD).

The aim of this study was to determine how the aging-related changes of a beautiful woman were described in Japanese literature. A poem written by Ono no Komachi was reviewed. Images of her were also searched through Google search. Komachi's poem in Hyakunin Isshu reads: "How the color has faded from the flowers. As I gaze in reverie at the falling rain, I find my beauty, too, has fallen in this world's esteem." Tamatsukuri Komachiko's Death Book describes: "She became thin and looked tired. Her hair looks like a lotus with frost. Her skin resembles a frozen pear. Her bones stick out and her tendons are visible. Her face is dark, and her teeth are yellow". Color woodblock print shows an old woman: She retains her intelligence and beauty even in her advanced years. Her posture was stooped, with a pronounced forward curvature of the spine, resulting as "turtle neck." Her hair was long and gray. Visible signs of aging included forehead wrinkles, crow's feet, deepened nasolabial folds, and marionette lines. Her upper jaw appeared retracted, a "witch's chin." She exhibited neck wrinkles as well as on her hands and wrists, which grasped a bamboo walking stick. Her eyes were sunken, accompanied by a drooping of the upper eyelids. We think that the narrative of her transformation into an ugly and poor woman was intended to convey to men the fleeting nature of women's beauty, and to women that the power of beauty is not ultimately of major significance.

SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCE ON BEAUTY TRENDS

Social media has greatly influenced the changes of beauty in recent years. An increasing number of people resort to such social media platforms as Instagram or YouTube for inspiration in terms of style, hair, or makeup ideas. The purpose of this research is to prove the vast impact of influencers, especially those on Instagram, YouTube, and Tiktok, on the creation, distribution, and result of beauty trends in the modern digital period. Authentic and relatable content from influencer help to bridge the gap between them and their audience. However, if beauty ideals are unattainable and self-esteem and body image can suffer greatly from constantly seeing meticulously planned content about beautiful women. Given the global reach of social media, there is also the problem of culture appropriation. The study highlights the complex relationship between beauty trends and social media. This calls for investigations into models that promote healthier beauty standards, responsible content creation; and a more inclusive representation of beauty on these networks. Key words: Social network, fashion trends, ideal looks, the age of digitization, power

Discourse of Consumer Perception: How Important is Halal Value Chain at Cosmetic Products for Women?

In the era of globalization, the rapid growth of economic, technological, and cultural aspects has significantly increased the living needs of the population. This research adopts a discourse analysis approach to explore the importance of Halal Beauty Products for Women in Indonesia, focusing on the halal supply chain management aspects within the cosmetics industry. Cosmetics have evolved into a primary necessity for enhancing women's beauty, contributing to the flourishing cosmetics industry in Indonesia. This qualitative research employs in-depth interviews with five respondents aged 17-22 to unravel consumer perceptions of Halal Beauty Products. Data collection utilizes semi-structured interviews, allowing for deeper exploration and potential adjustments to the interview process. Thematic analysis is applied to the gathered data, comprising positive reviews, celebrity endorsements, and the significance of kosher insignia in the adoption of halal cosmetics. The research identifies that while positive reviews and celebrity endorsements influence consumer perceptions, the halal symbol plays a crucial role due to limited consumer comprehension of the halal value chain. The halal logo emerges as a pivotal factor in instilling consumer confidence in the halal authenticity of cosmetics. In conclusion, consumer trust in halal cosmetics is influenced by the halal seal, endorsements, and positive reviews, even though awareness of the halal value chain remains limited among consumers. This discourse analysis sheds light on the dynamics of consumer perceptions, emphasizing the role of discourse elements in shaping trust in the halal cosmetics market.

A Review on Herbal Hair Scrub for Hair Problems

Hair plays a vital role in optimizing the personality of an individual as the hair is the primary noticeable part of external body and beauty for Women as well as men. The hair and scalp nature have important psychological impact on human societies. Even small changes in hairs like hair fall, whitening or greying of hair affect the self-confidence and self-esteem of an individual. For preventing and fighting against the hair problems, herbal hair scrub serves as an effective remedy. The goal of present review article is to highlights efficacy of herbal drugs on hair loss and also outlined that prevention and treatment can easily done by formulating hair scrub from those herbal drugs

NOVEL SUSU DAN TELUR KARYA MIEKO KAWAKAMI TERJEMAHAN ASRI PRATIWI WULANDARI: KAJIAN FEMINISME RADIKAL

The topic of feminism in Japan is something that society has not yet fully accepted. This is the reason why researchers chose the novel Susu and Eggs to be used as the object of study. The discrimination that occurs against female characters in the novel leads to extreme actions and thoughts regarding women's freedom regarding their rights. Therefore, the novel Susu and Eggs is studied using radical feminism theory. The aim of this research is to describe the structural analysis and aspects of radical feminism in the object of study. Data discovery was carried out using the library study method, namely reading the novel in its entirety. The description of the data is carried out through qualitative descriptive methods. The research results show that there is a relationship between the title, theme and characterization in the novel. The title relates to the major theme which is supported by the minor theme. The theme is depicted through events that support the characters' characters. On the other hand, the aspects of radical feminism found are divided into five parts, namely: (1) women and their bodies which are related to Midoriko and Natsuko. Midoriko as a teenager who hates the nature of women, then Natsuko as a single woman who cannot find pleasure in sex, but wants to have children through a sperm donor; (2) the inequality of roles in the household which is depicted through the character Yusa Rika who hates her ex-husband; (3) women's beauty standards which include women's body shape and nipple color; (4) stereotypes about women's bodies that discuss women's instincts to get pregnant and societal stigma that prioritizes the penis over the vagina; (5) and sexual violence which includes the act of rape against the character Zen Yuriko.

Citra Perempuan dalam Legenda Putri Cermin Cina

Feminist ideology, especially regarding the image of women in literary works, can open up society's views more broadly and comprehensively regarding various gender issues. The aim of this research is to describe the image of the main female character in the Jambi folk tale Legend of the Putri Cermin Cina. The research was conducted using a descriptive qualitative method. Research data in the form of sentence quotations was obtained through reading and note-taking techniques. Next, the data was analyzed using interactive techniques. The results of this research show that the main female character in the Legend of the Chinese Mirror Princess is depicted as a social woman who has high complexity. Judging from her physical image, the main female character is depicted as a beautiful woman, smiling, polite in speaking, and graceful. Judging from the psychological aspect, the main female character is depicted as someone who is soft-hearted and always happy. In her role in the family, the female character is described as careful, agile, diligent, skilled, and devoted to her parents. As for their role in community life, female characters are described as having a high social spirit, being very loved by the community, and having noble character.

The Impact of Body Shaming on Teenage Girls

The mass media has an important role in creating a view of ideal body standards. The existence of ideal body standards that emerge in society causes many individuals to experience body shaming. So that society has an indicator of a woman's beauty that is seen from her physical appearance. Body shaming is a person's action or treatment in giving bad comments or criticism about someone's physical appearance, whether related to body condition or appearance, which is done consciously or unconsciously. This form of body shaming is dominated by the color, shape and size of the body in the form of verbal communication and some even takes the form of physical violence. The research method uses a qualitative approach, with descriptive methods. Data was taken from in-depth interviews and journal sources. The results of this research show that body shaming still occurs among teenagers. Often body shaming behavior occurs in middle school or high school. The impacts felt are also very bad, namely stress, depression and loss of self-confidence. As a result, victims of body shaming try to change themselves according to the appearance standards that have been constructed by society. Body shaming behavior can cause discrimination and verbal violence against individuals.

On Femininities in the Song of Songs and Beyond: "The Most Beautiful Woman" by Vita Daphna Arbel (review)

On Femininities in the Song of Songs and Beyond: "The Most Beautiful Woman" by Vita Daphna Arbel (review)