"The Allure of Beauty: Why Society Places High Value on Something Without Function"


Images by Unsplash
"Beauty is power, a smile is it's sword."~Jhon Ray

Hello Ladies Of Hive Community!!
I hope you are doing well and enjoying your day. Let's begin my today's blog!!

Beauty has always been a subject of admiration and fascination for people throughout history. The concept of beauty varies from culture to culture, but it has consistently been a significant aspect of human society. While beauty may not serve a direct functional purpose, it has been valued by society for various reasons.

"The Emotional Power of Beauty: How it Impacts Our Mental Well-Being"

One reason why society places such a high value on beauty is because of its emotional impact. Beautiful things have the ability to evoke positive emotions in people, such as joy, happiness, and inspiration. Beauty has a profound effect on our mental and emotional well-being, and it can serve as a source of comfort and happiness in times of stress or turmoil.

The Persuasive Power of Beauty: How it Influences and Benefits Society

Another reason why beauty is so highly valued in society is because of its power to influence others. Beautiful people and objects can be used to influence and persuade others, making them a valuable asset in various settings, such as politics, business, and advertising. People are often drawn to beautiful things and individuals, and this can be used to advantage in various situations.

"Beauty and Social Status: The Link between Physical Appearance and Power"

In addition, beauty has been linked to social status and power. Throughout history, beautiful people have been associated with wealth, nobility, and prestige. This has led to a perception that beauty is a marker of success and achievement, and as a result, many people place a high value on it.

"The Negative Side of Beauty: Discrimination and Perfectionism"

However, beauty also has its downsides. It has been used to discriminate and judge people, particularly those who do not conform to societal standards of beauty. This has led to body shaming and negative self-image for many people, and it has created a damaging culture of perfectionism.

In conclusion, society places such a high value on beauty because of its emotional impact, ability to influence others, and association with social status and power. While beauty may not serve a functional purpose, it continues to be valued by society for its various benefits and impact. However, it is important to recognize the negative effects of beauty culture and work towards creating a more inclusive and accepting society where everyone is valued for their unique qualities and characteristics.

I hope you enjoyed to read my article. Please don't forget to like, subscribe, share and comment.

Sort:  

View or trade LOH tokens.


@crazywrites6, You have received 1.0000 LOH for posting in Ladies of Hive. We believe that you should be rewarded for the time and effort spent in creating articles. The goal is to encourage token holders to accumulate and hodl LOH tokens over a long period of time.

Hello @crazywrites6. Thanks for participating in this week's contest. So that other members of the LoH Community can readily locate and enjoy your posts as part of any contest, please place the Contest number in your title per the instructions in the contest posts.

I read your analysis of the other aspects beauty brings to a society given it obvious lack of function. When you say:

"Throughout history, beautiful people have been associated with wealth, nobility, and prestige."

I feel this is true as a pinnacle to judge others by if they don't have the wealth, be of noble birth, and given prestige.

Also, you include the negative side of placing a high value on beauty. It's been well documented throughout our history how judging one by the concept of beauty essentially discriminates others that don't measure up to this concept. One example is the beauty pageant and the criteria for being selected.

Appreciate you sharing your thoughts on this topic. Take care.

society places such a high value on beauty because of its emotional impact, ability to influence others, and association with social status and power.

Beauty have so many impact in our life and society. But for me, beauty is in the eyes of beholder.

So true, people go on outer appearance more then the inner. It's like the first look impression.
!LADY

View or trade LOH tokens.


@nainaztengra, you successfully shared 0.1000 LOH with @crazywrites6 and you earned 0.1000 LOH as tips. (1/5 calls)

Use !LADY command to share LOH! More details available in this post.