Beautiful Body Research Articles

The Psychological Nature of Female Gait Attractiveness.

Walking, a basic physical movement of the human body, is a resource for observers in forming interpersonal impressions. We have previously investigated the expression and perception of the attractiveness of female gaits. In this paper, drawing on our previous research, additional analysis, and reviewing previous studies, we seek to deepen our understanding of the function of gait attractiveness. First, we review previous research on gait as nonverbal information. Then, we show that fashion models' gaits reflect sociocultural genderlessness, while nonmodels express reproductive-related biological attractiveness. Next, we discuss the functions of gait attractiveness based on statistical models that link gait parameters and attractiveness scores. Finally, we focus on observers' perception of attractiveness, constructing a model of the visual information processing with respect to gait attractiveness. Overall, our results suggest that there are not only biological but also sociocultural criteria for gait attractiveness, and men and women place greater importance on the former and latter criteria, respectively, when assessing female gait attractiveness. This paper forms a major step forward in neuroaesthetics to understand the beauty of the human body and the generation of biological motions.

Формирование творческого опыта хореографа в системе профессионального образования

The modern system of training specialists in the field of choreography prepares a creative person who constantly strives for professional self-improvement and strives to teach and train others (children and adults). Since choreographic art is the art of beauty and health of the human body. Therefore, many teachers around the world strive to study, analyze and develop their own innovative teaching methods. Since they have a positive effect on (1) the manifestation of creative abilities in future specialists; (2) development of various forms of thinking; (3) expand worldviews in general, and (4) help to see the interconnectedness of dance art with biology and other sciences. It is precisely these qualities that future teachers and choreography teachers need and must be developed in the learning process. Therefore, in many educational institutions, the development of art education is noted through updating its content, associated with rethinking the social purpose of the profession of a choreography teacher, since it is he who is able to creatively introduce socially significant innovations and flexibly respond to the cultural demands of the time. The necessity is substantiated not only for the teacher to develop the subject and practical skills of a dancer, but also for the synthesis of knowledge, abilities and skills that allow the effective implementation of professional training of future choreographers with relevant competencies. The article emphasizes that the formation of artistic and creative experience is associated (1) with the need to get acquainted with works of art through perception and performing interpretation; (2) with the motivation to acquire knowledge in the field of expressive means as the basis for creating choreographic images; (3) with the development of the ability to perceive artistic images in the field of choreographic art for in-depth mastery of the art of reproducing choreographic works. Taking into account the listed features requires the effective use of creative tasks in the educational process through means of improving and optimizing educational activities. It has been proven that professional training in modern choreography requires the teacher’s ability to integrate his knowledge when teaching specific disciplines in order to appropriately update the educational process.

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.

Association of Body Image Distortion with Smartphone Dependency and Usage Time in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Korean Youth Study.

Adolescent dependency on smartphones is the highest among all age groups. Adolescents can be influenced to evaluate their body image by popular ideals about beautiful bodies via smartphone content, which can cause body image distortion. This study aimed to examine the association between body image distortion and smartphone dependency and the duration of smartphone usage among Korean adolescents. This study used data from the 16th Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-Based Survey (2020), and included 42,981 participants, who were grouped according to self-reported duration of smartphone usage and smartphone dependency, as measured by a questionnaire. Body image distortion is defined as an exaggerated subjective body image compared to the actual body image. Multivariable-adjusted logistic regression was used to determine the odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) of body image distortion on smartphone dependency and usage time after adjusting for various factors related to body image distortion. Among the 42,981 participants, both moderate and high levels of smartphone dependency were associated with body image distortion in boys (moderate: adjusted OR [aOR], 1.11; 95% CI, 1.01-1.22; high: aOR, 1.18; 95% CI, 1.05-1.32) and girls (moderate: aOR, 1.14; 95% CI, 1.05-1.23; high: aOR, 1.30; 95% CI, 1.18-1.42) compared to the low-level dependency group. However, no significant association was found between smartphone usage duration and body image distortion. Our study demonstrated that moderate to high levels of smartphone dependency are associated with body image distortion in adolescents. Therefore, it is necessary to establish strategies for checking and managing adolescents' smartphone dependence.

Analysis of Trends in Contemporary Female Body Aesthetics

In today's society, perceptions of women's body aesthetics are changing positively. Traditional perceptions of the standard image of beauty are being replaced by increasingly diverse and inclusive definitions. A diverse body image not only encourages women to embrace their unique physical characteristics, but also promotes physical fitness and self-confidence. With the evolution of social media and the entertainment industry, women have more choices in how they present themselves and are able to project a more authentic and positive body image. However, despite the progress made, there is still a spread of stereotypes and inaccurate standards of women's bodies that challenge the quest for diversity and inclusion. Therefore, through education, advocacy and positive media guidance, we can work together to create a more diverse, healthy and confident female body beauty. This paper looks into how women's body aesthetics are seen and how to promote a diversified, healthy, and self-assured body image. Using a combination of research from the fields of psychology, sociology, and media studies, it looks at the cultural reflections, psychological ramifications, and societal impacts related to beauty standards. Prioritizing physical health, emotional well-being, and self-acceptance, the study promotes a holistic approach that highlights the significance of questioning impractical goals and embracing variety. It highlights the need for a paradigm change toward more inclusive and empowering depictions of women's bodies in modern culture through an examination of real research findings.

Post-human Bodies in Atwood’s Oryx and Crake

This paper analyses the human bodies as a site of both aesthetics as well as politics in post-human turn in the novel Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood. Questions related to what is a body, who controls it, and what relation does it have to morality at techno-science culture share a negotiation between machine and morality. After the advent of popular culture, the concept of body as cogent and self-bounded entity is blurry one as the discourse of ‘what is a beautiful body’ reflects a growing concern with different approaches of body aesthetics. As seen the novel, Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood, we see Crakers— the genetically modified humans as an outcome of Crake’s aesthetics and politics. Jimmy’s father’s involvement in Pigoon Projects designed with the intention of providing human organs for transplantation and Crake’s involvement in creating Crakers—whom Crake had programmed to die at 30 open a new avenue for discussion regarding human identity. Such dimension of body aesthetics is precarious leading to ethical question as progress in science does not only enhance body, it also poses a threat to humanity in entirety. This research is qualitative and interpretive in nature. So, as a researcher, I have brought theoretical insights related to trans-humanism and post-humanism developed by Fukuyama, Braidotti. In the paper, I conclude that though new version of body aesthetics poses a threat to the world itself, it helps to understand how humans have co-evolved with other companion species. Thus, it contributes on the discussion of literary engagement and literary understanding of post humanism.

Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri Siswa Melalui Ekstrakurikuler Tari Di SDIT Tiara Az-Zahra Palangka Raya

Self-confidence is included in the social-emotional aspects that have an important role in shaping students' identity and personal development, especially in elementary school students. However, there are still schools that only focus on cognitive aspects and tend to pay less attention to other aspects such as skills, attitudes and social-emotional aspects. Extracurricular dance refers to activities outside of school hours to express feelings through beautiful body movements. This study aims to describe whether extracurricular dance can increase students' self-confidence. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive type. The data collection techniques are through observation, interviews, documentation, and also questionnaires. The data analysis technique goes through several stages including collecting data, reducing data, and presenting conclusions. The research subjects here are students who take part in extracurricular dance. The location or place of research is at Tiara Az-Zahra Palangka Raya Integrated Islamic Elementary School. While the research time was on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. The results showed that through extracurricular dance at school can increase students' self-confidence which is realized by students wanting to perform dance in front of many people.

Kalokagatia w praktyce na dworze Kazimierza Jagiellończyka – czyli o tym, jak „niecudna” Habsburżanka została matką królów

This article presents, for the first time, a complete compilation of sources confirming the ugliness of Elisabeth Habsburg, wife of Casimir Jagiellon. It also explains how the authors of the sources dealt with the fact that in Elisabeth’s case, the description anime et corpus (where a beautiful body should correspond to the beauty of the soul) could not be applied.

WARNA TERHADAP KENYAMANAN RUANG AVISHA WELLNESS & SPA JIMBARAN, BALI

The development of life every year, every day always experiences changes both in terms of technology, needs and desires. From the point of view of needs, many young people, especially women, are now trending about body beauty to avoid wrinkles, dry skin and stay young. To fulfill their desires, alternatives are needed for their needs, one of the alternatives to this problem is to undergo therapy at a spa. It is necessary to pay attention to a comfortable and safe place to carry out therapy. One of the comforts of the therapy place is the color combination of the place. With the right combination of colors in the room, visitors will feel comfortable and can pamper their eyes so they can achieve good relaxation.

The beauty of the body and the ascension: A reclamation and subversion of physical beauty

AbstractIn the last century, beauty has not often found itself enlisted in struggles for justice. As Alexander Nehemas recounts, beauty's severance from goodness and truth in the modern period renders beauty dangerous, its charm easily wielded as an instrument of oppression in the hands of the powerful. While some scholars have argued for a return to the pre-modern metaphysics that binds beauty to truth and goodness, the abuse of beauty is not simply a modern phenomenon, and its resistance requires more than a pre-modern solution. Beauty is eschatological; thus its abuse points to a failure to order it properly to its eschatological end. This article will argue that the abuse of beauty can be resisted not by spiritualising beauty, but by ordering physical beauty to its eschatological end. This end is most clearly seen in the ascended Christ, with his beautiful body that is human, wounded and hidden.

Promotion Analysis of Mooika Beauty Body Scrub Products Through Tiktokshop

This study aims to analyze the promotion of Mooika Beauty's Body Scrub through TikTokshop, employing a qualitative research method. Data collection involved observation and documentation focused on the @moikabeautyofficial TikTokshop account. Utilizing 17 TikTokshop features, the study found optimal utilization in 15 features, with story and highlight features being underutilized. The application of the 7Ps marketing mix revealed comprehensive communication strategies. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of effective promotional practices on TikTokshop and provides insights for marketers seeking to enhance their product promotion strategies in the digital era. Highlights : TikTokshop Utilization: Examines the optimal use of TikTokshop features for promoting Mooika Beauty's Body Scrub, shedding light on effective digital marketing strategies. Qualitative Analysis: Utilizes a qualitative research method to analyze the promotional tactics employed on TikTokshop, providing in-depth insights into the dynamics of online product promotion. 7Ps Marketing Mix: Investigates the application of the 7Ps marketing mix, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach in communication strategies for successful product promotion. Keywords: TikTokshop, Mooika Beauty, Body Scrub, Digital Marketing, Promotional Strategies

Телесная красота в зеркале адыгской идентичности

The subject of research of this article is the originality, authentic character, philosophy of bodily beauty in the traditional culture of the Circassians. Working on such a world-famous source as the Adyghe heroic epos “Narts”, the author traces the origins of the Adyghe people’s ideas about the aesthetics of female and male bodily perfection and draws parallels between ideas about the physical beauty of different peoples.

Existential Crisis of Female Characters in Sita Pandey’s Fever

This article examines Sita Pandey's Fever, an anthology of stories about pain, suffering, and stereotypical depictions of women. The story deals with the oppression of women in patriarchy. Women do housework, serve their husbands, and work long hours and after-hours. They become alienated, frustrated, and mentally and physically broken. The cause of their suffering is none other than patriarchy. Patriarchy imposes laws on women that affect their identity and existence. Society gives them difficult roles and limits their roles. Women live according to patriarchal norms and values, suppressing their own desires. Female characters are depicted as mere servants guided by their emotions. Society is a great example of the ignorance and blind exploitation of women. Society requires women to have passion in their eyes, lust for women's bodies, and admire the beauty of women's bodies. Just as Prema is compared to wine in the story 'Own Question Mark', men compare women to inanimate objects. Female characters are seen by men simply as objects of beauty, pleasure, and satisfaction. The stories contained in Fever visualize the memories of women's oppression, alienation, and depression in society. This article creates an overview of the pain, grief, suffering, hardship, and haunting memories of female characters, exploring their lost identity, respect, and dignity.

Herbs as Hair Care Cosmetic Agents: Mini Review

Abstract: Healthy hair is an important part of a beautiful body. Thus, new developments in hair science and hair care have been reported in the literature, and innovations and ideas in hair care and cosmetics are required. Hair care products are used to keep the scalp clean and moisturize the hair. Hair care products also help control hair structure and behavior, keeping hair in a controlled environment if necessary. Natural cosmetics are safer to use when compared with other synthetic products. They are hypoallergenic, dermatologist-tested and proven to be safe to use anytime, anywhere. Hair cosmetics consist of different agents such as hair oil, hair tonic, anti-dandruff, hair dye, etc. This review focuses on different types of herbs that can be used cosmetically for hair care.

Penerapan Aplikasi “Aqua Hatch” Sebagai Media Analisa Kondisi dan Penjadwalan Pakan Pada Budidaya Ikan Koi di “Budi Daya Koi WIB”

The ornamental koi fish or nishikigoi is one of the ornamental fish that is in great demand because of its beautiful body shape and color, and is believed to bring profits by koi lovers in Indonesia. The ornamental koi fish commodity has succeeded in improving the community's economy and making it an alternative source of income besides rice. Farmers and koi cultivators in the area are formed in farming groups so that their production results are well organized even though the cultivation method used so far is still traditional. There are several difficulties experienced by farmers in analyzing the condition of fish in the koi fish ecosystem, scheduling feeding, and proper maintenance methods according to the type of koi fish. In an effort to increase the effectiveness of feed management, the "AQUA HATCH" application is proposed as a solution that can optimize the analysis of environmental conditions for Koi fish cultivation and develop appropriate feeding schedules. Through this technology, it is hoped that it can increase productivity, reduce the risk of disease, and minimize feed waste. The Koi fish farming environment is very dynamic, and factors such as water temperature, water quality, and meteorological conditions can influence the growth performance of the fish. By implementing the "AQUA HATCH" application, monitoring of these conditions can be done in real-time, enabling more timely decision making. In addition, this application will be equipped with an intelligent feed scheduling feature, considering aspects such as feed type, number of fish, and environmental conditions. Through this program, it is hoped that "WIB KOI Cultivation" can increase operational efficiency, optimizing resource use , and ultimately increase Koi fish production. Apart from that, this research is also directed at contributing to the development of technology in the field of fish cultivation, especially for business actors involved in cultivating Koi fish.

Improvement of Red Color Quality in Koi Fish (Cyprinus carpio) Through the Addition of Rosella Extract In Feed (Hibiscus sabdariffa)

Koi fish (Cyprinus carpio) is one of the ornamental fish that has a beautiful body shape and color, so it has high economic value. To get koi fish production with good color quality, several supporting factors are needed, one of which is feed. In this study, rosella (Hibiscus sabdariffa) extract was used as an additive in koi fish feed. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of rosella extract on increasing the red color of koi fish through the addition of ingredients in the feed. The study was conducted using a completely randomized design with doses of rosella extract in the feed formulation as a source of anthocyanins, namely: 0% (control), 1%, 3%, 5%. Feeding was done three times a day with a feeding rate of 5%. Maintenance was carried out for 30 days and observations of color brightness of koi fish were carried out once a week using a modified TCF (Toca color finder). The results showed that the addition of rosella extract by 5% resulted in the highest value of red brightness every week. For water quality parameters, both temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen are still within optimal limits for koi fish.

Gender Critique of The Scientific and Medical Construction of the Female Body in Women’s Artworks

In this paper I will develop a gender critique of scientific and medical idealizations of the human body and its health, which was performed out of gender and feminist studies, pointing also to women’s art. In the discourses of medicine, healthy and beautiful human – and especially the female human – body is revealed as an ideological construction, an affective agent and a biopolitical ideal that controls and regulates gender differences. My intention is to demonstrate that the discourses of medicine, feminism, and art are in a dialogue historically in relation to these topics. Following Tasha N. Dubriwny’s discussion of medical discourse and practice, I will map three phases in the development of Western medical discourses and point to the fact that they are in dialogue with feminist discourses and with the way how art treats and represents beautiful bodies, and/or sick bodies, with particular focus on female bodies. Discussion of the first phase of medical development points to the fact that visual art and photography were used to performatively help doctors to construct the female body as sick and deviant, as Didi Huberman showed. The second phase was the medicalization era, in which human bodies are expected to adhere to a standardized norm. In this period, within the framework of second wave feminism, feminist health activists appeared, forming the women's movement for health. Special attention will be directed to the third phase, the biomedicalization era or inclusion-and-difference paradigm, in which postfeminist discourses appeared and in relation to which I will discuss artworks by Hannah Wilke, Katarzyna Kozyra, and Orlan.

Commodification of women in Sido Muncul advertisement Sido Susu Ginger drink Ariel Tatum version

This study aims to determine the indications that refer to the commodification of women contained in YouTube advertisements. Women in the media become indispensable for the capital owners because they can be an exchange value; this cannot be separated from the role of advertisers. This research used qualitative research with the content analysis method. The research was conducted by observing the Sido Susu/Sido Muncul advertisement of the Ariel Tatum version from each shot. The result of this research shows that there is an element of commodification of women in the Sido Susu advertisement of the Ariel Tatum version; the advertisement has shown the beauty of women's bodies, which has been exploited by the capital owners and advertisers. Advertisement in the media cannot be separated from the interests of the company because the company certainly wants to look for profit, but women here have been used as objects that are utilized as if women can become an exchange value.

Проблема усовершенствования человека в современном обществе: человек и машина

The aim of the study is to find an approach to solving the problem of human improvement through the understanding of human-machine interaction. The paper deals with the issue of human improvement and discusses the ethical side of the change in human physicality in connection with the development of convergent technologies. A philosophical analysis of Gregory of Nyssa’s teachings about the structure of man is carried out. The content of Leonardo da Vinci’s anatomical drawings is analysed and R. Descartes’ opinion on comparing the human body with an automaton is given. J. O. de La Mettrie’s and D. Hume’s views on the nature of man and the human body as a complex machine are presented in detail. The information about the evolutionary transformations of the human body is discussed in the light of Ch. Darwin’s notions, Nemesius of Emesa’s and I. I. Mechnikov’s ideas about the health and beauty of the human body. The study is novel in that it is the first to outline the theoretical prospects for the improvement of modern man in the future. It is shown that the transformation of the human body is a natural and inevitable phenomenon in modern society, following the introduction of artificial implants into human tissues. In this regard, the author makes a prediction about the artificial division of natural Homo sapiens into three more groups: the implant man, the cyborg (cybernetic organism) and the hybrid man, that is, a genetically modified type of man. Such a division of the human population, according to the author, will ultimately lead to the transformation of society and the creation of a new integrated socio-cultural environment. It is hoped that the man of the future will preserve the connections between the brain, consciousness and the body to prevent him from turning into a machine. In this regard, ethical principles for the preservation of his natural appearance and nature have been developed.

Toward “a more complete . . . corpus”: Recovering Two Lost Pieces by Marita Bonner

Abstract: This “Forgotten Manuscripts” includes two pieces—one entirely undocumented—that were not included in Marita Bonner’s Frye Street and Environs (1987). The first is a modernist essay, “—And I Passed By,” which appeared under a pseudonym in the landmark volume Ebony and Topaz (1927). The second is an undocumented short story, “A Crown of Paste,” which appeared in the Pittsburgh Courier near the end of Bonner’s career. Both texts return to the issues of religion and faith that weave throughout the body of Bonner’s creative endeavors. I situate “—And I Passed By” biographically and theologically within the Social Gospel. “A Crown of Paste” continues Bonner’s treatments of religion more than twelve years later in a spare, realistic mode, illustrating the perils of the Great Migration as well as the failures of the storefront church and government relief efforts to alleviate suffering. The quality of Bonner’s work rivals that of her better-known contemporaries. These two pieces serve as markers of an accomplished career and a beautiful body of work that deserves additional scholarly and popular attention.