As mentioned before, Marilyn Monroe and other Hollywood actresses began to set the standard for many modern females. Marilyn was known as the quintessential beauty for many Americans. Other actresses such as Sophia Loren and political activist Angela Davis set the beauty standard for women from Latin and African-American backgrounds. Continue reading ‘Beauty Icons’
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One could say that the history of female body image dates back to the dawn of mankind. However, female beauty and the need to achieve a standard of beauty or physical perfection has changed continually over the millenia. In ancient Egypt, women and men strove to attain a godlike physique and persona. The ancient Greeks and Romans did the same, though their gods were different. Our focus will be on the 20th century, the western world in particular, and the continual evolution of the feminine physique. Continue reading ‘The History of Female Body Image’