2007-01-15 01:36:01 · 11 answers · asked by coppertv 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
the media the media the media We have let the media guide us like we a re a bunch of stupid lemmings.
2007-01-22 15:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by reme_1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all cultures believe that, but America certainly does at this age. Having a bit more weight used to represent wealth, as the woman has enough to eat. That idea has long past and food is more accessible. Now thin represents activeness, sexiness, and whatever the magazines and TV will tell you. I'm sure a common thought is that if you are overweight, then you are lazy and do not take care of yourself. Of course, that is not entirely true for all people but there is certainly a stigma attached to it.
2007-01-15 09:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by Zeo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think too thin is beautiful. Some of the anorexics I've seen on TV look like mummified skeletons! Fit and healthy means good breeding stock. The ideals of beauty go back to ancient Egypt and Greece (check out their statues).
There are beautiful fat people, but they have to work harder on wardrobe, hair and make-up to pull it off.
2007-01-21 20:00:26 · answer #3 · answered by DW2020 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love to know that, too....I am in shape....have a great build....BUT ....I have never understood why society in general thinks that Thin is In and that's the only way to be.....there are people who cannot help being obese, and there are some that can.....but in either case, it should not be the "norm" to not look good unless you are thin....I actually have to drink vitamin and supplement shakes to stay the way I am...I have an anxiety disorder that prevents me from gaining weight and I hate it.
2007-01-15 09:48:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i guess its a cultural thing. ive never had trouble attracting men and ive never been thin. i think its the way i carry myself. ive known females who are thin and miserable and unhealthy because they usually have an eating disorder. real men like a little meat on their women. like my grandma used to say: a bone aint good for nothing but soup.
2007-01-22 22:20:46 · answer #5 · answered by xtal6872 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lets be honest for a second, maybe health wise its not healthy to be too thin but honestly you look damn good, and thats what people in this day and age focus on, being attractive. sad but true
2007-01-15 09:41:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What people? All mankind? There are some countries that prefer heavier women and "Endowment is beautiful".
2007-01-15 09:48:03 · answer #7 · answered by lindakflowers 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not every one does But it seems to make it easier to think of women as frail dependent flowers if they look the part
2007-01-22 07:48:52 · answer #8 · answered by ohnodanoh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think "accept" is the word for it,, :)
But i think it's because of the media,, you know, tv commercials, magazines and all that,,
2007-01-15 09:42:41 · answer #9 · answered by khei 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because fat is jiggly and ugly.
2007-01-15 09:45:38 · answer #10 · answered by INDRAG? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋