Beauty is defined as qualities such as shape, color, or form, that combined, is a pleasing or enjoyable sight to the naked eye. In this day-and-age, beauty is such a touchy subject, especially in a place of business. There’s an ongoing debate of whether or not a person’s physical beauty has any type of impact on their lives. Although it is obvious how one’s looks may affect their love life, the importance of beauty may play a fairly large role in places one may not assume, such as a place of business. With that being said, the question of how big a role does one’s appearance really play in their place of work is brought forth. Multiple studies have been done over the years in attempt to find an answer to such a question. Even though a conclusion cannot be directly drawn because no one would like to admit such allegations, it is true to say that the human race does, in fact, put much more stress on looks and their importance than anyone would care to admit. The more research done on this topic, the simpler it is to see the ugly truth behind beauty and its role in this society. Over the years, the definition of beauty has definitely been altered in a number of ways, it has become a convention to attribute beauty to only one of the two sexes: the sex which, however Fair, is always Second.
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Associating beauty with women has put beauty even further on the defensive, morally” (Cohen 387). The author, Susan Sontag brings forth the version of beauty pointed out by the Christian church by defining the simplicity of the word “beautiful” and it’s meaning being held only for women. This truth is intended to draw a serious line between the beauty of a woman and the simplicity of the word “handsome” intended for use only with males. When it comes down to it, the specifics of what really makes a person beautiful dramatically varies not only by race and culture, but the eye of the beholder is also a key factor in defining beauty. There is no universal definition or individual, able to apply to all races, cultures and time periods, that stands as beautiful. For instance, a 15th century European woman recognized as beautiful would be far different from anyone in the 21st century, “The late Middle Ages liked its maidens with high foreheads, long necks, sallow complexions and lacklustre eyebrows. Added to that, the babeliest of Medieval babes rocked low sloping shoulders and protruding stomachs” (Solis). As time has passed, the definition of beauty has evolved like technology. If one was asked to personify beauty in the form of a celebrity nowadays, they would most-likely name the most infamous and provocative woman in the tabloids today. Going back to the fifteenth century, a toned stomach and large breasts were demonstrative of the lower class and sometimes considered crude. On the other hand, a stumpy, Dark Aged noblewoman with a bulging stomach and little-to-no breasts would not be pictured as a Victoria 's Secret fashion model. It is easy to see that beauty has definitely evolved from the most respected women, to the most provocative women so-to-speak. Beauty comes into play in many situations, especially in a place of business. Statistics show that hiring managers actually pay more attention to applicants that are on the attractive side of a scale when applying for the same position, “Fifty-percent of hiring managers told NEWSWEEK that qualified but unattractive candidates are likely …show more content…
It can create opportunities for women in their careers but it also creates traps, challenges, and set-backs. The obsession of looks and beauty may be a centuries-old search, but in this day and age the reality is ugly. Beauty has more of an impact on one’s day to day life now more than ever. The sad reality is that appearance does not only influence who we work with, but whether we work at all. So how big of a role does one’s appearance really play in their place of work? The answer to that question seems to be clear. As absurd and out-of-this-world it may seem, we are under the microscope each and every day. Employees, colleagues, and customers seem to be judging us everyday; they judge by how we look, how we dress, our table manners, and sometimes they even judge us on how we do our
Associating beauty with women has put beauty even further on the defensive, morally” (Cohen 387). The author, Susan Sontag brings forth the version of beauty pointed out by the Christian church by defining the simplicity of the word “beautiful” and it’s meaning being held only for women. This truth is intended to draw a serious line between the beauty of a woman and the simplicity of the word “handsome” intended for use only with males. When it comes down to it, the specifics of what really makes a person beautiful dramatically varies not only by race and culture, but the eye of the beholder is also a key factor in defining beauty. There is no universal definition or individual, able to apply to all races, cultures and time periods, that stands as beautiful. For instance, a 15th century European woman recognized as beautiful would be far different from anyone in the 21st century, “The late Middle Ages liked its maidens with high foreheads, long necks, sallow complexions and lacklustre eyebrows. Added to that, the babeliest of Medieval babes rocked low sloping shoulders and protruding stomachs” (Solis). As time has passed, the definition of beauty has evolved like technology. If one was asked to personify beauty in the form of a celebrity nowadays, they would most-likely name the most infamous and provocative woman in the tabloids today. Going back to the fifteenth century, a toned stomach and large breasts were demonstrative of the lower class and sometimes considered crude. On the other hand, a stumpy, Dark Aged noblewoman with a bulging stomach and little-to-no breasts would not be pictured as a Victoria 's Secret fashion model. It is easy to see that beauty has definitely evolved from the most respected women, to the most provocative women so-to-speak. Beauty comes into play in many situations, especially in a place of business. Statistics show that hiring managers actually pay more attention to applicants that are on the attractive side of a scale when applying for the same position, “Fifty-percent of hiring managers told NEWSWEEK that qualified but unattractive candidates are likely …show more content…
It can create opportunities for women in their careers but it also creates traps, challenges, and set-backs. The obsession of looks and beauty may be a centuries-old search, but in this day and age the reality is ugly. Beauty has more of an impact on one’s day to day life now more than ever. The sad reality is that appearance does not only influence who we work with, but whether we work at all. So how big of a role does one’s appearance really play in their place of work? The answer to that question seems to be clear. As absurd and out-of-this-world it may seem, we are under the microscope each and every day. Employees, colleagues, and customers seem to be judging us everyday; they judge by how we look, how we dress, our table manners, and sometimes they even judge us on how we do our