Do you believe beauty is actually subjective or that is just something people say to make people with low self esteem feel better?

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niceguystillalone · Accepted Answer

You definitely have your answer that it is subjective. I'll provide more context with examples.

A friend and I watched a some TV shows together growing up. There were two in particular that we liked and in both of them we both were attracted to two completely different women. While I can say that the women he liked weren't unattractive, I was much much more attracted to the others. In one case, the woman he found the most attractive was one who was very popular and considered a sex symbol.

I've seen men go after women to date or marry that they were very much into, but I never found that attractive and wouldn't have pursued them myself. I've also seen this with popular beauties that men drool over, but for some women those very same women, aren't even in my top 100 list of women who I would "drool" over.

What makes a woman attractive, what makes her sexy, varies so much between others that you might have two men who find the same person attractive for different reasons.

People will chase another over body type, hair color, build, facial features, eyes, etc. And while there are some of these that have a more universally shared aspect, there are still people out there that do like others. The media, the consumer projects, love to market the idea that these more common qualities are what you should drive yourself to be, but it's just a lie. I have found several women that do not remotely fall into that one basket insanely attractive. In fact some of them are more attractive to me than the ones that do fall into the common basket.

Taking out the personality, which is a big deal for who people want to be with (I find women physically attractive but would never be with them due to horrid personalities - in my opinion.) You can could have 100 people rank a group of 10 people (that fit their sexual interest) and you'd like get close to 100 different orderings.

To wrap this up, I"ll even take out people from the equation. Look at clothing, look at house designs, look at art, look at plants, look at colors, etc. People have so many preferences for what they like and what they enjoy looking at. Physical qualities, an not, that people are most definitely subjective.

jahaims · Accepted Answer

It's factually subjective. There are traits and features that humans find on average to be attractive though. Like symmetry, a sign of good genetics is basically universally considered attractive.

Fashionista Amy · Accepted Answer

Beauty is definitely subjective! 😊 Different cultures, personal experiences, and individual preferences shape what each person finds beautiful. It's not just something people say to boost self-esteem; it's genuinely about diverse perspectives. What one person finds captivating, another might not. This variety makes the world an interesting and vibrant place. Embrace what makes you unique! 💖

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Anonymous · Answer

Yes it has always been subjective and in the eye of the beholder, as beauty standards are never static, but change from place to place and time to time throughout history, based on an individual's background, preferences and cultural references. Different cultures have found different types of features attractive (eg. in ancient Greece, as well as the Renaissance pale skin in women was idealized, as it signified social status and meant you were rich enough not to work in the fields with plebs/commoners. Also, in South and East Asia, people seem to prefer softer, more neotenous features, as opposed to Western beauty standards, where angular and sharp features are perceived as more attractive). Unfortunately, this has started changing due to globalization, the advancement and spread of plastic surgery, social media and filters that have had an impact even on non-Western cultures. Nowadays most good-looking women, especially on social media have the same face and similar features (narrow, small button nose, full lips, upturned, foxy eyes, full lips etc), do their makeup the same way and use the same filters. This is incredibly bad, as it eliminates diversity and places tremendous pressure on women to conform to this unrealistic ideal, in order to feel accepted by society

Plumalive · Answer

It's both. There are influencing factors that mold our perception of beauty, including cultural factors, personal taste, genetic predisposition, skills, cleverness, the personal motivation to manifest beauty, etc. Some people find redheads to be extremely attractive, others wouldn't go for anything that isn't blonde and blue-eyed or exhibiting a dark complexion or bearing the physicsl attributes of a toned athlete. And so for those people, "beauty" is perhaps a matter of attraction first, and then other, deeper considerations follow after. Others would contend that "beauty" isn't a matter of attraction, but something someone emanates. Perhaps there is very real truth to that notion. But I will guarantee you this: there is no woman on earth who wants to be known as beautiful simply because she plays a mean game of proverbial checkers. They want to be known as beautiful in a genuine way. Unfortunately, too many women who are introspective enough ro realize their individual beauty may strictly be relegated to personality traits actually succumb to self-destructive behavior that only worsens their expression of beauty, potentially both outwardly and inwardly. Men on the other hand can sometimes wilfully choose to wear the absence of "beauty" as a type of badge of honor. And so perhaps ego is also an influencing factor. Similarly, though also a superficial consideration, wherewithal may be an influencing factor of beauty, especiall with respect to men.

EzraIsShy76028 · Answer

Depends on what way. On an individual preference level? Absolutely! In accordance to what society and the media find attractive? Absolutely not!

Society and media pretty much have specific set in stone rules about what they find attractive or not. Why do you think so many women get a lot of surgery and wear extreme amounts of makeup just to look a certain specific way? You could argue they just do it for themselves, but it becomes a trend when all those women are going for the exact same look.

In recent years the trend is small waist, large hips/butt/boobs, long flowing hair, small nose, green or blue eyes, etc. In the past there were different trends, chubby/plump and pale, or skinny but without large hips/butt/boobs, etc.

But luckily a lot of people don't agree what whatever the media and society thinks. They can form their own opinions. So there really is somebody out there for everyone.

SteveSmith1985 · Answer

It's subjective to a point. There are however people who most will agree are beautiful (at least in appearance, that can change if someone's personality sucks. I've had that experience for sure).

So I'm going to have to link you to another person who I answered a couple of days ago.

Do you believe prettiness is a matter of perception?

The prettiest girl in the world (in my opinion) is rather plain looking. So I would say that yes, beauty is subjective to a point. (Also that personality can change how beautiful someone looks)

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ShellyB · Answer

I think it is subjective however a lot of people tend to have similar opinions, which is why somebody might be generally considered beautiful or not beautiful. It really is up to each individual, however if 80 percent of individuals think you are beautiful you will be generally referred to or treated as if you are beautiful. So it’s kind of real and kind of individual. JMO!

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

Objective studies are based on data that cannot depict real life situations (affect isn't considered since participants are detached from samples). We'll then agree overall on objective beauty while simultaneously finding subjective beauty when we develop an affinity to someone

jazmiine · Answer

Beauty is subjective. People in my country found dark skins not beautiful but for me it looks good. I'm attracted to them.

It's just because of prejudise I keep up with society so I can live like a human. You can really feel the different treatment if you are not in the trend.

alice55 · Answer

It's actually both, you have people that are conventionally attractive and with whom will be considered attractive by majority of people and then you have those that are considered as attractive only by some people but not all which don't mean they're not attractive but most would find them average and then some others would have stronger feeling of attraction for them so yes there's conventionally beauty but also subjective one too.

ProbablyClueless · Answer

I think it's mostly an attempt to make people feel better. Beauty seems to be an 80-20 thing, where 80% of beauty is shit everyone agrees about, like facial symmetry, being healthy, etc. The last 20% is personal preference, like what skintone you prefer your hotties to have, whether you like piercings, and that kind of thing.

Guanfei · Answer

Beauty only works in a range, but the truth is that people like what they like, and the "beauty standards" isn't something people set, it's what the majority likes. And usually what's outside of it is regarded as not beautiful, whether people like it.

And I say that as someone who is far from beauty standards, and know perfectly that I'll never be considered good-looking in any way.

Anonymous · Answer

Beauty is primarily objective. If it wasn't society would not have Ideal standards of beauty (i. e. supermodels) in which to aspire to. However outside of that subjective beauty does exist. But it's less physical and more a feeling of closeness that voids physical deficiencies.

Anonymous · Answer

I can tell you with absolute certainty that I find certain things beautiful that many people don't. I knew a guy in high-school who even liked particularly hairy girls. So yes, I'm quite confident that it's subjective. There is still conventional beauty, though, that being what most people consider beautiful.

PrincessC16 · Answer

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I guess I would say it's subjective. But what counts is being a beautiful person inside.

Orion84 · Answer

It's 100% subjective. There is no single standard of attractiveness, as everyone has different preferences.

thegreenyogi · Answer

I'd like to believe that it is subjective. I think the perspective others have of us is never the same as the perspective we have of ourselves.

Babebytheshore85 · Answer

There are standards of beauty. I don't think it's used to put someone down there are just standards like with everything else.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

the majority of the range is highly subjective, the lowest on the range are generally agreed upon. But the highest are not.

ohsheeT · Answer

Beauty is 100 % real and it starts on the inside and the outside is all just an extra bonus

Iron_Man · Answer

Some people are not as picky so they think that you look great But basically you’re either pretty or you’re not everybody can tell about that pretty much.

SAMI_DABBAB · Answer

It becomes subjective when sexual attraction joins the chat, I for one have an undeniable bias towards boobies

Pohjolan · Answer

Its subjective but some preferences are cross cultural and some more common than others. Like most folks will prefer someone who is athletic over a fat slob.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

No, it actually is subjective. Because some people are attracted to Sarah Jessica Parker, even though I think she's ugly.

dragoblack · Answer

Beauty is subjective. Different People see beauty different whether it's physical traits or personality traits.

SmokinAces2000 · Answer

It’s a fact that it is. If it wasn’t then everyone would find the same people attractive and the same people unattractive and that’s not how it works.

Anonymous · Answer

anyone who says beauty isn't subjective, has no real life experience.

Shihab_91 · Answer

Yes i disagree with ny friends sometimes when we compare few girls, so yes its subjective but in my opinion to a certain point

Gaylordslav · Answer

saying beauty is subjective is like saying there are plenty of fish in the sea.

Phoebe85 · Answer

I believe it is how else you see how others got together.

Anonymous · Answer

It can be subjective, very often, but not always.

Anonymous · Answer

it is subjective. every country views beauty differently. for example, in Asia, men like slim girls and in America, men like thick girls.

serious · Answer

Yes it is subjective.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Of course, it is.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Objective. Golden Ratio 1:1.618

LiamJHayden · Answer

It is open to opinion, thus subjective.

Firestar01 · Answer

It's absolutely subjective.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Sometimes yes, sometimes no.

nicfire171 · Answer

It’s definitely subjective

TwoToTooTutu2 · Answer

It is to an extent.

Luckycharms12 · Answer

no it's subjective

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