The most relatable article was "The Death Of Pretty," for it focuses on girls and their lack of interest in being attractive in the way that matters most. Women are blinded by what men really care and value, the pure motivations a girl obtains. Women mainly aim for the "hot" appearance, which is least respected or is only used momentarily. Men seem to pity girls stuck on this idea, for it sets them back on the value that they deserve to hold.
Monday, January 25, 2016
What truly is attractive?
After reading the "dadbod" article, it was then that I realized how often we actually accept the traditional idea of women needing to be "slim" and men being allowed to have some "belly flab." The article goes into detail on the "dadbod" trend, and how that somewhat eases the pressure males have to have a "flat tummy." Not only does it ease social pressures, but it is also a bonus as men with this title get rewarded with the idea that they are good at sex and know "how to have fun." I'm still curious if the article is implying that some girls take on this trend as well. However, the author goes on to question the reasoning behind the name of the trend and analyze why is it that most accept that guys can be lazy and still be attractive, while girls constantly work to maintain a figure to be considered attractive. The author then goes on to conclude that ever earning such a trend title results in basically being typical/common.
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I like the ending to your post. " Women mainly aim for the "hot" appearance, which is least respected or is only used momentarily. Men seem to pity girls stuck on this idea, for it sets them back on the value that they deserve to hold. " That seems to be the actual takeaway from the article. The author clearly watched too many Disney movies but has a somewhat valid point when you deconstruct and fix her arguments. Women have always aimed for what men seem to want. Virginity and purity are no long societal requirements for marriage and therefore it is societally acceptable to pursue hot over pretty. As a man I agree with the idea that the pursuit of hot over all else sets women back on the value that they deserve to hold. That is one of the best conclusions I have seen drawn from either reading. I personally don't pity women who only pursue hot--they get what they advertise for. Appearance and demeanor shape the kind of person that you want to attract. Most women deserve better than what "hot" gets them.
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