Do women see themselves as beautiful?

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How do women perceive themselves? So many wear layers of makeup and colors and such.  A song with the word in it:

OneViewpoint · Accepted Answer

I'm not a woman so my opinion doesn't matter much. But that's never stopped me.

As a guy looking at women in US society, it seems a significant number of young women especially struggle with societal (social media and media in general) expectations for women when it comes to beauty / looks. Height (short or tall), weight (heavy or anorexic), boobs (flat or huge), ass (flat or bubble), skin color, clothes, makeup, etc. Women are judged on their looks far more than men in this society.

When I say struggle, I mean to the point of having anxiety that can affect their day to day functioning and their self image / confidence. I've met a lot of beautiful women with some massive insecurities about their looks. You can never assume that gorgeous woman is an arrogant bitch. She may actually be shy as hell or need constant positive reinforcement Even if she doesn't suffer from chronic self doubt, there's almost always one or two things about their body every woman will obsess over as a problem or a thing they want to change.

I think a lot of guys are blind to the whole psychological impact of trying to fit a perfect image that some women get sucked into.

Wraith_Cemetery · Accepted Answer

Considering how many basic chicks in sweatpants and crop tops flash their bodies on Facebook reel, Instagram, and TikTok, too many see themselves as more beautiful than they actually are.

DishLady · Accepted Answer

Personally I don't bother with makeup unless I'm going to have professional lights and cameras on me -- or a little mascara on Sunday mornings so I don't look pale from fasting before church. There's no point in all the junk. I still look like me but in technicolor format. Plus all the junk does a number on your skin and ages you prematurely. Best to be natural.

Am I natural bc I thing am a pretty pretty princess? Nope. Just practical.

Bitter_Sweet94 · Accepted Answer

Some do, many don’t.

Women are raised with a lifetime of comparisons, criticism, and impossible standards.

Even the most beautiful woman you know probably has days she picks herself apart.

It’s not a lack of beauty, it’s the pressure to constantly measure up.

Self perception is shaped by experience, not just looks.

Fashionista Amy · Accepted Answer

Women have diverse perceptions of beauty, often influenced by societal standards, personal experiences, and individual preferences. Makeup and fashion can be tools for self-expression, confidence-boosting, and fun. Many women see themselves as beautiful without makeup, embracing natural beauty. Others enjoy experimenting with styles and colors. Everyone's journey to self-acceptance is unique, and beauty is subjective, celebrating individuality and confidence. 🌟

Anonymous · Answer

I don’t wear makeup, just like I don’t know how to use makeup.
the girls who don’t feel beautiful it’s usually because of men and the way they talk about other women. They’d shame girls for having a small butt, smalls boobs, big boobs, if they were too tall, if they had a certain body build, if there face looked a certain way, if they had body hair, if they had gaps in there teeth. You name it a man has shamed a women for it.
Also a man can’t even speak on this question, A. Because they aren’t a woman, B. Because some of them degrade women, C. They don’t actually like women naturally as they are

RingOfFire · Answer

I find the female form, look and aura to be the most beautiful gift the human race has ever been given. And the fact that their bodies can produce a living human being to me is the most sacred thing I can imagine crowning (no pun intended) that beauty with something that transcends words, description and the rest of our narrow little existence.

But I must admit that if not for the sexual element, I sometimes wonder if I would see the same beauty.

EzraIsShy76028 · Answer

"Women" is very vague as women are half the world population with over 4 billion members all with different views.

I'd say the average person female or male is not too confident though. The average person is likely more acquainted with losing than winning. Most people also hate their jobs (or schools for younger people) and can just barely afford to pay their bills. Entertainment such as music and TV shows have also been displaying depression because more and more people can relate.

I don't think any of the above is a woman specific thing.

RandomGirl42 · Answer

Sometimes my makeup is mud from cleaning the barn or gardening but I feel beautiful. 😊

Anonymous · Answer

I think it varies from day to day, but I know most women have a long list of flaws they pick themselves apart with, even if they seem outwardly confident.

I don't see myself as beautiful or exceptional because I focus on my flaws and genereally don't find my own features that attractive (I find my face is bony where others see good cheekbones for example.). Objectively, I think I am, because of the amount of people mentioning it and the privileges I get from being pretty.

ManOnFire · Answer

Physically most women think they are better looking than they really are. But deep down most women do not feel beautiful on the inside, which is why they struggle with self-esteem issues, needing attention or to be glorified, and hope guys feel worse about themselves than women do. It was women who pushed the BS "every woman is beautiful" thing over a decade ago. Most want to feel attractive but know deep down their character really is not.

Anonymous · Answer

I’ve never been satisfied with the way I look unfortunately. I don’t think I’m horrendous looking but I have never felt pretty.

AviatorTom · Answer

I think few women view themselves as ugly. Most, I think, consider themselves good-looking but maybe not beautiful. I think a minority of women think they are beautiful.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

If you grow up being told that you're ugly you will believe you are ugly. If you grow up being told you're beautiful you will believe that.

Dargil · Answer

Yes. Even fat girls wearing thong bikinis riding bicycles.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I would rather wear make-up than be a cowardly trolling blue anon. The truth can always melt snowflakes. Better luck next time.

WonderingManII · Answer

I don't think Women can see themselves as "Beautiful or as Sexy" as a man does.

RavVid · Answer

I bet they see themselves with their hair dressed and make up on and think "I'm naturally beautiful"

Anonymous · Answer

Not really.. everyone has flaws but there are some people self absolving usually fat ones

Anonymous · Answer

Naturally beautiful girls need no makeup at all.

Anonymous · Answer

Women are not a monolith. There are good women, and bad women. And how they perceived themselves and the world around them are VERY different.

LiamJHayden · Answer

Some do, some don't. Oddly some of the prettiest ones think they are not, and vice versa.

chrissykerdock · Answer

make up is being a woman sorry

eninytxis · Answer

Some do some don't.

DrPepper12 · Answer

God I hope so!!

Jamie05rhs · Answer

That's a really good question.

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

Even fat broads.

MemeSupreme · Answer

its complicated

ABC1x1x · Answer

Not enough.

Raydergman26 · Answer

Yes all the time

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