Symbol Of Beauty Research Articles

Cultural imperialism of the Korean Wave and its impact on Thai society

As the Korean Wave in Thailand continues to gain sensational popularity, along with the development of the Korean Wave, the negative influence of the Korean Wave in Thailand has also been highlighted. The beauty of Korean-style whitening provides a new symbol of beauty in Thailand, and the desire to unconsciously imitate Korean beauty can be said to have political implications that go beyond simply personal desires and superficial issues. This research analyzes how the whitewashing of K-pop as a cultural imperialist element of the Korean Wave is affecting Thai society. Specifically, in-depth interviews were conducted with Thai Korean Wave fans who envy K-pop idols. Based on the interview results, it analyzed Thai beauty standards and perceptions of whitewashing that have become typical through K-pop and the political meaning of the stereotypical beauty standard of “white skin” and its influence on Thai society.

The Golden Hair in Fairy Tales: Metonymy and Shifting Connotations in Cultures and Locations

This paper makes a close reading of four fairy tales, one each from France, Russia, Armenia and Nepal that feature maidens with golden hair as central characters and examines how the hair, a recurring metonymy in these tales, acquires different meanings in different cultures and locations. These moving tales retain the golden hair as their meme or cultural replicator but the societies that adapt the tales ascribe different meanings to the meme. Taking the golden hair as a metonymy for the personality of the maidens featured in these tales, this study maps the tales across distances by using the Derridian idea of teleiopoiesis. In the process, it demonstrates the shift in the connotations of the metonymy as an outcome of a circular nature of expression that allows an outside reader, both an individual and a culture, to imaginatively reconstruct its structure and meaning by conditioning the shifts to its own value system. The study reveals that the French and the Russian tales depict the golden hair as a symbol of beauty and grace while those in Armenia and Nepal, where golden hair is not a norm, treat it as a symbol of negativities as well. This difference, the study concludes, is because of the difference in the ways these societies ascribe meaning to the hair colour.

Medieval and Renaissance understanding of “body” and “corporeality”

BACKGROUND: The article analyzes the idea that such a concept as “body” is an interesting and complex phenomenon, an integral part of human life, which philosophers, thinkers and theologians have reflected on throughout human history, describing its significance and role depending on ideological attitudes prevailing at one time or another.
 AIM: Studying the features of the presentation and reflection of the “dualistic” and “holistic” attitude towards the human body in the works of scientists and thinkers of different eras.
 RESULTS: The explanation of the essence of the first approach is based on an analysis of the features of church doctrine, which saw in the body only a “shell” of the soul and considered it worthy of contempt and death, and to understand the essence of the second approach, the author turns to the ideological attitudes of the Late Middle Ages, the Renaissance and the early Modern Times, which “rehabilitated” the body in the context of a return to the Roman and Greek classics of philosophical thought. Consequently, on the one hand, the medieval religious and political ideal of universalism and ways of “healing” (improving) the body as a social unity (“the body of society”) are analyzed, and, on the other hand, the author reflects on ways to free man from the yoke of church authority that regulates every aspect human life, related to the body, and also describes the history of the emergence of a new understanding of the human body — both as a symbol of beauty (in the understanding of kalokagathia by the Greeks), and as a machine working according to certain laws.
 CONCLUSION: Understanding how “body” and “corporality” became the guidelines of medieval corporatism in its secular and ecclesiastical (papal) versions (taking into account the duality of the monarch’s body) requires a comprehensive study — not only from a philosophical, psychological, sociological, but also from a medical point of view. Changing approaches to understanding the body as a physical, cultural, social phenomenon allows us to more deeply understand the characteristics of society and people’s attitude towards life and death, suffering of body and soul, as well as the role of public discourse in shaping the population’s attitude towards these phenomena.

Risk Behind the Glamour: Lipstick and its Health Impacts

Lipstick has been a beloved cosmetic for centuries, enhancing the beauty of women worldwide. Lipstick has long been a symbol of beauty and femininity, but beneath its glamorous facade lies potential health risks that deserve attention. This mini review aims to provide a comphrensive overview of the health impacts associated with lipstick use, shedding light on the potential dangers of certain ingredients and the need for consumer awareness. One of the primary concerns surrounding lipstick is the presence of heavy metals. Studies have shown that many lipsticks contain trace amounts of lead, cadmium, and other heavy metals, which can be absorbed through the skin and potentially harm the body overtime. These metals have been linked to various health issues, including reproductive problems and neurotoxicity. Furthermore, the prolonged use of lipstick can lead to unintentional ingestion of harmful metals, posing additional risks. In addition to heavy metals, certain lipsticks may contain parbens, a type of preservative commonly used in cosmetics. Parabens have been associated with hormonal disruption and have raised concerns about their potential links to breast cancer. While the evidence is not conclusive, the presence of parabens in lipsticks warrants further investigation and caution use. However, it’s not all doom and gloom. Many reputable cosmetic brands are taking steps to prioritize safety and offer lipstick options that are free from heavy metals and harmful chemicals. These brands employ rigorous testing and adhere to stricter regulations to ensure the safety of their products. Consumers can make more informed choices by opting for lipstick brands that prioritize safety and transparency in their ingredients lists. In conclusion, while lipstick may enhance our appearance and boost confidence, it’s crucial to be aware of the potential health impacts associated with its use. The presence of heavy metals and potentially harmful ingredients should not be overlooked. By staying informed, choosing safer lipstick options, and advocating for stricter regulations, we can enjoy the glamour of lipstick while minimizing potential health risks and additionally, it provides a comprehensive guide to natural home remedies that can help prevent these side effects. By understanding the potential risks, we can make informed choices about our beauty routines, maintaining healthy, beautiful lips while embracing the love for lipstick.

Interpretation of the symbols of "snow painting" in Chinese art as a reflection of the process of changes in national religious, philosophical and aesthetic concepts

The article examines the symbolism of "snow painting" in the context of the development of a range of motifs and means of artistic expression, techniques of execution, which artists have chosen since the inception of this type of landscape genre to the modern situation. This analysis is implemented in the context of changes in the reception and reflection of elements of winter species caused by transformations in the worldview of people of a particular era occurring in the socio-cultural sphere. The object of research is the winter landscape in Chinese painting of the III – late XX century. The subject of the study is the symbolic system in the construction of artistic space in the winter landscape in Chinese painting of the specified period. The purpose of the study is to determine the features of spatial worldview in the "snow painting" of China in the context of national aesthetic and philosophical ideas. The research methodology is interdisciplinary and includes the study of the organization of space and the interpretation of its symbolic content in the paintings of Chinese landscape painters who turned to the image of winter and the motif of snow at different historical stages. When considering and analyzing works of Chinese painting, the iconographic method and stylistic analysis are used. The novelty of the study lies in the fact that it clarifies the concept of "snow painting" in the context of the development of Chinese fine art, identifies the circle of authors who addressed it, establishes a certain continuity in the artistic, stylistic and compositional techniques used by them, as well as the philosophical and aesthetic concepts behind them. The latter are directly related to the specifics of creating such works, as well as the means of modeling space by artists, which is revealed in the conclusions of the study. Within the framework of the analysis, the range of frequently used motifs and images is determined, their interpretation of the symbolic meanings associated with them are proposed. Snow in such painting is considered as a symbol of beauty, loyalty, nobility, as well as part of the "emptiness" in the artistic space of the painting.

The Image of the Horse in Kazakh Poetry

The horse was always highly important for Kazakh society, especially considering that Kazakhs have followed a nomadic lifestyle for thousands of years. This article discusses how the image and symbolism of the horse in Kazakh poetry have developed from the XIX century to the present, comparing it with the historical processes of this period. The influence of voluntary and involuntary changes, complex transformations, and tragedies in the cultural-historical and social-political life of the Kazakh nation in recent centuries on the depiction of the horse in poetry is assessed. To evaluate the change in symbolic values assigned to the horse in Kazakh poetry, this study employed the method of intertextual analysis and cultural-historical contextualization. In this article, the development path of the horse from a symbol of beauty and gallant, nobility and companionship to a metaphor of solid character and freedom is described and explained with fragments of Kazakh poetry. In addition, the study examines the variety of vocabulary, artistic tools, similes, and epithets in the Kazakh’s nomadic inheritance to describe the horse. The description of the horse in world poetry and its features and similarities in Kazakh poetry are compared. We posit that this research holds practical significance, with potential applications in literary and cultural studies. By enhancing comprehension of the literary and cultural landscape of Central Asia, our findings contribute to the advancement of knowledge in these respective fields.

Regulatory Policy Content of Hazardous Materials Mercury in Illegal Bleaching Creams

Mercury (Hg) is a metal element that is often used in technology development, especially in the beauty sector. Several brands of creams can be seen in the market, have no manufacturing or expiry date stated, labeling is incomplete, or contain levels of bleach which can only harm the skin itself. The creams may have up to 10,000 ingredients in them, common ones being steroids, arbutin, ascorbic acid, hydroquinone, and kojic acid, including high levels of toxic metals such as mercury. There are still many Indonesian women who lose that white and smooth skin is a symbol of beauty. This makes them do various ways to get white and smooth skin. Facial whitening creams that contain mercury metal in cosmetic ingredients are widely used. Cosmetic products containing mercury generally promise a white face in a short time, so many women are interested in using them. This is used by cosmetic manufacturers who sell face whitening creams containing hazardous ingredients, such as mercury. Public policies need to be regulated to prevent impacts on the skin health of users. This article is the result of a study from several sources, namely information that appears in the community and also through several articles.

An Overview on Indian Herbs in Hair Care Therapy

Hair is a thread-like structure numerously found in vertebrates. It is also considered as one of the symbols of beauty in humans. In this expeditious world, many problems associated with face (on the skin, eyebrows, lips) nails, hair etc. are seen. The provided information emphasizes on various herbal ingredient that owns numerous benefits for hairs and related hair complications in humans. Among various problems, people are experiencing many hairs related problems such as hair loss, split ends, dandruff, increased sebum production, hair thinning. Thus, people are looking for ways to increase hair conditions, prevention for hair associated problems and advanced care. The synthetic or the chemical products causes side effects and adverse effects when used, thus now people have high approach towards organic natural and herbal formulations that tends to show minimum side effects. Generally, herbal preparations are known for its “no side effects” property. Utilization of herbal components is extending progressively. Herbs acts as a source of medicinal properties, foods and supplements since ages. Several cosmetic products are present for hair care prepared from herbal and other natural origin. In contrast, synthetic products, herbal or organic formulations are good alternate that possess no/minimum side effects. In this review, various medicinal plants that own hair care properties are summarized accompanying their biological sources, active chemical constituents having hair care property and their uses.

Handle with Hair: A Qualitative Course-Based Inquiry into How CYC Students Think About the Relationship between Hair, Identity, and Self-Perception

This course-based research study explored CYC students’ thinking about the relationship between hair, self-perception, and identity. It focuses on CYC students for two reasons. First, the ability to form meaningful relationships with youth of many different cultural backgrounds and diverse lifestyles is an essential skill of CYC practitioners. Second, CYC students are encouraged to engage in discovery learning aimed at uncovering their unrecognized assumptions, cultural biases, attitudes, assumptions, stereotypes, prejudices, and privileges to ensure respect for the dignity of every person, regardless of their unique characteristics. Data was collected through online interviews and an arts-based activity. From the data analysis, the following four main themes were extracted: a) the power of hair as a symbol of beauty, b) the relationship between hair and self-esteem, c) hair oppression is real, and d) changing hair styles and life transitions. The findings of this course-based study support the existing literature on the significance of hair as a signifier of culture, identity, resistance, and social inclusion.

„Pashto Poetry & Environmental Crisis in Swat: Understanding & Preserving the Ecosystem through Poetry“

For last 2 decades Swat has witnessed changes in almost every aspect of culture, space, and ecology. Among these changes, the environmental crisis remains a major issue addressed by different media outlets and academic and nonacademic organizations. Along with popular narratives and discourses the poets also have their take on the environmental crisis of Swat though mostly ignored in research of cultural and environmental studies. This paper aims to investigate themes of Pashto poetry in context with the environmental crisis. The main purpose of this paper is to investigate how Pashto poetry is situating the environmental crisis of Swat and how poetry works for the preservation of the environment. Findings are based on published sources of poetry, interviews, and informal discussions by using the vignette method for collection of data. The framework of social poetics is used to theorize the environmental crisis and how poets take on the crises. The findings suggest that the poetic expressions point out development and militancy as instruments of environmental crisis in Swat. The paper further argues that different objects and elements in flora and fauna are romanticized and instrumentalized as symbols of beauty and love in Pashto poetry which works in the preservation of the ecological system of Swat. Moreover, poetry also produces themes of peace, condemnation of violence and unplanned development, resilience and hope to heal the wounded ecology of Swat.

Bhuda Cemeng Klawu dan Pemujaan Dewi Kekayaan Perspektif Teologi Hindu

Hindu theology provides the broadest way to worship God. One of them is the celebration of Bhuda Cemeng Klawu which is a holy day for the Balinese Hindu community to worship the manifestation of God as the ruler of prosperity, especially financial wealth. Based on the observations, on this day, Hindus perform worship rituals to Bhatari Rambut Sedhana by offering some banten. Bhatari Rambut Sadhana is embodied in 2 statues made of kepeng coins as a symbol of beauty and splendor. Worship on Buddha Cemeng Klawu day should be carried out by all Hindus, not only traders and business people. Prosperity is coveted by everyone, and wealth has a significant role in our life. In the Hinduism religion, wealth is not taboo. Everyone is encouraged to be rich, especially those who are in the gṛhasta period. Wealth (arta) is one of the goals of Hinduism in Catur Purusa Artha. Wealth enables one to perform charity (punia) as one of the yajña to realize Jagadhita. on the other hand, wealth very easy to make people drunk and complacent. The Budha Cemeng Klawu celebration reminds Hindus to always be grateful for the wealth they have and seek and use wealth for good. Hopefully, this article can open a wider understanding for Hindus regarding the meaning of holy days, especially Budha Cemeng Klawu.

A case report: Surgical esthetic crown lengthening procedure for gummy smile treatment

Background: In modern society, a harmonious smile is considered a symbol of beauty. An attractive smile can improve appearance so that a person is more easily accepted in society. In planning dental treatment to be carried out, aesthetic considerations are very relevant because of the relationship between smile and facial beauty. Purpose: The purpose of writing this article is to describe a crown lengthening accompanied by bone reduction to correct an excessive gingival display in a patient with altered passive eruption (APE) of the maxillary anterior teeth. Case: A 28-year-old female patient came to the Periodontology Specialist Polyclinic at RSGM Airlangga University with complaints that the gums on the upper front teeth looked more dominant. The patient did not have problems with the periodontal tissue and had no history of systemic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and had no history of allergies to food and drugs. Case Management: After analyzing the periodontal tissue, the choice of crown lengthening with bone reduction was chosen to treat this case. Conclusion: procedures Crown lengthening have been performed as a viable option to facilitate restorative therapy or improve esthetic appearance.

The Mythical Swan: Symbol, Legend, and Image

The swan appears in stories, myths, legends, ballets, poems, and music tone poems and its symbolism seems to be universal. Swan imagery also appears in GIM sessions reported in this article and is seen as a symbol of transition and transformation, a vehicle of travel from one realm to another, a representation of nurturing, and a symbol of beauty. Swan imagery is associated with water, lake, or river and as such represents the depth of the unconscious. These themes are explored in this article as is The Swan of Tuonela, a tone poem featured on the Comforting/Anaclytic program. Helen Bonny’s description of this work is included.

Based on teaching materials woman figure in the turkish poetry

In Turkish poetry, the figure of women is important in university curricula. The images of women in the examples shown to students in the taught literary texts are also important in mastering the subject. Since ancient times, woman figure has been one of the most widely used figures in the Turkish literature. We meet women as a lover, a mother and a sister in the works of poets and writers for centuries. In classical poetry, the woman figure has been developed more as a symbol of beauty. When describing the beauty of a woman, the representatives of the Divan literature compared it with the beauties of nature and often equated them with various elements of nature. The value given to women began to change over the period of Turkish literature formed under the influence of the West. Poets and writers are already expressing their views on the role of women in social life and address the problems faced by women.

Interactive AR Book As Media For Educating Children About Colorism in Jakarta

The obsession with skin whiteness as a symbol of beauty has long been rampant in the Asian continent, including Indonesia. During the colonial period in Indonesia, white women had become beauty icons, as shown in old magazines. Research and the media have shown that colorism remains largely ignored in the modern era. This study aims to find an effective way to educate the younger generation about the problem of colorism. The research target was limited to the city of Jakarta by observing and interviewing six to eight-year-old students at two local schools in the South. The methods used in this study were interviews with child psychology experts and focus group discussions with the target market. The results show that the stigma of colorism exists among children in big and modern cities like Jakarta. There is a need for education and triggering action on this issue. Using an interactive children’s AR book can be an educational and emotional tool for understanding colorism. AR features deepen the story through animated illustrations and increase interaction with readers.
 Keywords: colorism; educating; children; AR book; illustration

The Symbol of Beauty viewed From George Gordon Byron's Poem "She Walks in Beauty"

The symbol of beauty viewed from George Gordon Byron's poem, entitled She Walks in Beauty, shows a high imagination of George Gordon Byron about beauty, especially in physical and inner beauty. This research exposes the character of a woman who keeps her beauty with her excellent character. The poet expresses a beautiful woman's beauty and good traits. Her beauty in the poem symbolizes many things, for instance, serenity, peace and goodness. The woman is described as a figure who has exceptional beauty in herself. She uses her beauty without arrogance. The woman is the superior woman who can balance her physical and inner beauty. So, a remarkable woman can show good character or attitude to others.

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Semiotic Analysis Of Wardah Beauty Moves You Ads Through Youtube Media


 This study discusses the Semiotic Analysis of Wardah Beauty Moves You advertisements which aired through the Wardah Beauty YouTube channel published since October 2021 with a duration of 60 seconds. With the development of technology, YouTube has become one of the most practical and easily accessible social media, so that it becomes the most popular site and is watched by thousands of people every day. The advertisement emphasizes that women's beauty can be a driving force for change that can have an impact and benefit on the environment. This study aims to determine the representation of symbols and meanings of beauty in Wardah Beauty Moves You advertisement, using a qualitative approach with virtual ethnographic methods. Researchers analyzed advertisements by collecting data from YouTube and then taking pictures of several scenes related to the meaning of beauty in the advertisement. The results of this study indicate that the representation of the symbol of beauty in the advertisement is showing Dewi Sandra as Wardah's brand ambassador who can represent the beauty of Indonesian women. The meaning of women's beauty is that they are capable of driving change according to the ad's tagline, namely #BeautyMovesYou. The beauty of women shown in advertisements is not monotonous in terms of beauty standards for Indonesian women in general, namely having white skin and long straight hair. However, the advertisement wants to show that in fact beauty is not only physical beauty. The meaning of beauty varies depending on the perspective of people.

Pengaruh Citra Tubuh terhadap Budaya Konsumsi pada Perempuan

Women view their bodies more negatively than men and this affects their body image. Body image is a person's evaluation of his physical appearance, other people's perceptions of his body, and how his body is adapted to these perceptions. This paper will focus on discussing the arguments about how women's body image affects their consumption culture. The research method used is literature study of secondary data from book sources, online journal articles, and data published on the internet. It was found that the construction of the ideal body in society was shaped by the capitalist popular culture industry and supported by the mass media. This construction creates a standardization of the definition of ideal beauty. Not only that, the patriarchal culture that places women as symbols of beauty that fulfills aesthetic functions in the household also influences their consumption culture. In addition to being the market object of capitalism's products, women are also the main consumers of products that are believed to help increase satisfaction with their body image, such as beauty, fitness, health, and fashion products.

A Study to Assess the Effectiveness Educational Module on Breast Self-Examination in Terms of Knowledge and Skills Among Girls of Government Pre-University College at Bagalkot

Introduction: Defining ideal breast shape is one of the most fundamental and essential. it has been regarded as a symbol of beauty, sexuality and motherhood. Breast diseases are very common and can be found in most women. Among the diseases of the breast, majority of the lesions are benign (non cancerous). This occurs due to various reasons such as infection, trauma, fibro adenoma, cyst or fibrocystic condition of breast. Even so, a woman who detects a breast lump should have it evaluated as soon as possible. Breast self- examination is most important skill in prevention of breast cancer and by performing it. Regularly women can save themselves from getting this disease and death can prevent too. It is very simple requires no instruments and easily performed by every woman. Early. There is high mortality due to late stage diagnosis of breast diseases as patients usually present at an advanced stage because of lack of awareness and nonexistent breast cancer screening programme. Aims: The aims of study are as follows: (1) To assess the existing knowledge and skills regarding breast self-examination among adolescent girls of Government Pre-University collage at Bagalkot. (2) To determine the effectiveness of educational module regarding breast self- examination among adolescents girls of Government Pre-University collage at Bagalkot.(3) To correlate post-test knowledge and skills level regarding breast self examination among adolescent girls of Government Pre-University collage at Bagalkot. (4) To find out the association between post-test knowledge level and skills regarding breast self-examination among adolescent girls with their selected socio- demographic variables. Materials and Methods: Study approach this was a qualitative study and follow the examination plan as pre-exploratory, for example one gathering pre –test and post –test without control group. The population associated with this investigation was adolescent girls studying at government pre-university college at Bagalkot. Test size is 50 (Total) adolescent girls were redeemed for the investigation. Further information were gathered by organized shut finished information poll. Results: The knowledge level of the students regarding breast self-examination showed that in pre test scores, majority (80%) of the sample had average knowledge, 20% had good knowledge and none of them had very good knowledge on breast self- examination where as in post test score all of them had very good knowledge on breast self-examination. The skill level of students regarding breast self-examination showed that in pre test score, majority (73.33%) of the sample had average level of performance, 23.33% had below average and only 3.33% had good level of performance on breast self-examination where as in post test all of them had good level of performance on breast self-examination. There was a mild positive and significant correlation between level of knowledge and skill scores of students on breast self-examination (r(28) = 0.783; p<0.05). The study also found that the post test knowledge and skill score was not significantly associated with any of the demographic variables under study. Keywords: Breast self-examination, Adolescent girls, Educational module, Knowledge, Skills, Adolescent.