Body, concrete dimension,tangible aspect
Physical self
Sex,Height,weight,complexion,hair and facial features
Physical characteristics
2 factors shaping physical self
Biological Blueprint
Environmental Conditioning
Biological Bluprint types
Heredity
Genotype
Phenotype
Transmission of traits and genes
Heredity
Genetic information, determined through blood test
Genotype
Physical expression,can be seen immediately
Phenotype
Nutrition,care of the body
Family
Comparison to peers,consciousness of appearance
Large social group
Body image parts
Internal(personal)
External(society)
How you value and respect yourself
Self-esteem
How you value your physical self
Body image
Refers to everything about a person that others observe,what kind of person you are.
Appearance
They don’t celebrate thinness
Africa
Women want to appear curvy,toned, and fit(waxing,manicures and sculpting massages are everyday thing)
Brazil
Skin lightening are popular here
Asia and Africa
Dictionary definition of beauty
The degree to which a person’s physical traits are considered pleasing or beautiful
Always start with non-physical beauty first
Physical beauty
Can’t be measured but certainly felt(kindness,love,etc.)
Non-physical beauty