The morality of Fat is an article talking about obesity and how majority of people are aware of this epidemic but still doing nothing.
In the Eye of the Beholder? an article of different cultural beauty and "westernised" beauty.
Both very different other than the fact they're both about a general idea of beauty to some extent. Acknowledging both discussions possibly my favorite thing said was said by Manny he brought to the surface that how strange it is that 74% of Americans are obese but then we're the ones being blamed for all the way too thin models. I had noticed that as well and wish we would have talked about that more, but I guess America is just really unhealthy.
From discussions you can't really learn facts because a discussion is usually held on facts the people already know, you sort of just realize things and start to open your personal perspective. One of the funniest things I heard was from Mike in the first discussion about "In the Eye of the Beholder?" He said something about how America has probably the most equality through out the sexes but at the same time we have the highest divorce rates, which I thought was hilarious and true. America is a little kid who doens't know how to deal with anything. I wish we would have came up with answers as of why westernised media has one of the biggest effects as well as what they're doing to persuade people so well. I was almost offended by the quote "The advent of coloured contact lenses has also enabled the darker skinned to westernise their eyes." Serisously what the F$^* does that mean? IT'S YOUR FAULT YOU BUY INTO IT. I'm tired of people thinking its the advertisment companies fault for your low self esteem. I don't even blame them for selling bleaching skin creams illegaly to people they buy it, they make a profit. They shouldn't sell it illegaly but that's authoritys stance not ours. Blaming the media is like blaming a fast-food resturaunt for making you fat, it doens't make any sense. People to be more strong minded as well as open minded. Its not "The more exposed we are to western media, the more we buy into it" it's the complete opposite taking away the big deal of it, over exposing it, takes away the glamor. Sure if you're weak minded Lerato Moloi is right.
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I agree with your statement that Manny's comments on American being 74% overweight, but still being blamed for thinness, was very interesting. Its something inexplicable if you simply go by the idea that the west is affecting EVERYTHING and EVERYONES mentality throughout the world. It simply unfeasible. And Mikes comment on the growth of independence and divorce rates seeming to coincide WAS rather funny, as well as very true. The more independent we become, the more drawn apart we are. I think you pointed out a lot of very important facts during the seminars as well, so good job!
Manny's comment really made me think, and I'm glad you brought it up. America is unhealthy in two ways. We have such a high obesity rate, and we also display underweight models.
I found your view on the contact lenses and skin creams very unique. I agree that it is insulting in many ways when they say everyone wants to be "westernized". Who says all this is our fault? It would be an interesting thing to bring up in class, and I encourage you to do so.
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