The things people do to look beautiful

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Methods of beautificationIt’s natural for people to want to be desirable.

Every culture has their own methods of beautifying themselves.

Unfortunately, often...Beauty is pain.

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TattooingUsing ink to mark the skinPracticed for centuries by cultures

worldwideTo decorate the body

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Indian mehendi

Maori moko

GorgingEating large amounts of food at one timeUntil recently, many cultures thought big was

beautifulTo become plump and curvy (a sign of

prosperity, well-being and fertility)

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In Mauritania, big is still beautiful and women are fattened to find a husband

Ancient Venus figurine from around 20,000 BC

Foot bindingBreaking the foot arch, curling the toes

under and then binding the feet tightlyPracticed by women in China from 900s-

1900sTo create tiny, dainty feet with a lotus

shape

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Wearing corsetsWearing a stiff waistcoat that laces up at

the backWorn mostly by women in Europe and

America from 1550s-1920sTo narrow the waist creating an hour-glass

figure

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Wearing make-upPutting colored products on one’s face or

other parts of the body (e.g. finger nails)Practiced in many cultures from ancient

times (e.g. Egypt in 3500 BC) until today

To emphasize certain features

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before after

Getting injectionsInjecting Botox or collagen into the faceBegan to be used for cosmetic purposes in

late 80sTo temporarily remove wrinkles and look

younger

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Warning…There are several problems associated

with Botox or collagen injections.

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Results can look unnatural Can affect the facial muscles

Plastic surgeryGoing under the knife (having an operation)Practiced as early as 2000 BC in IndiaTo permanently alter parts of the face or

body

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Warning…A number of things can go wrong.

Disfigured, even killedPsychological problems (addiction)Emotional aftereffects (depression,

regret)

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Group presentationForm groups of 2-3 students.You will give a 5-minute presentation on one

method of beautification used by a particular culture. You can choose the Korean culture or another culture. Tell the teacher of your choice.

Do research online and create a PowerPoint (PPT).In your presentation, you should:

Introduce the culture.Describe the method and its history of use.Explain why it is done. (Why do these people believe it

makes them more beautiful?)Mention any associated problems.

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