Human and Physical Geography Thematic Essay

Take a look in the mirror; hot damn! As one grows older, she understands what society expects from her. One realizes the effect her looks have on others, whether she is hideous and terrifies the world, or she is so beautiful that no one can take their eyes off of her. In Joyce Carol Oates’ short story, “Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?” the protagonist Connie displays the effects of her beauty. Connie, the beautiful fifteen-year-old self-absorbed adolescent, attempts to test her beauty…

Gender Roles play a major role today in our society, sometimes it can benefit a person in a positive way, setting a fashion trend to people of all ages in our society be it a male or female trend but it can also have a negative effect on us, we as people look to others especially those who are famous such as movie star actors or models, either way people are looked up to if they ‘fit our ideal image“. Sometimes it can affect people in a very negative way…be it gaining weight or wearing something…

Individuals all over the world are passionate about applying cosmetics. From men to woman women, Makeup makeup is a part of all different kinds of cultures and rituals like the Indian and Egyptian costumes. There are so many reasons why I love the cosmetology industry and applying makeup is my favorite hobby that I can enjoy with friends or even by myself . Growing up being raised by my grandmother, my favorite part of the day would be when we used to get ready to go out together. I…

whether that be in a mirror, reflection or shadow. When it comes to seeing myself physically it differs from day to day due to my struggle with depression and anxiety. We throw the terms "anxiety" and "depression" around as if they are the average human experience. They are not. Anxiety and worrying are not the same things. People and go ahead and google what it is like to suffer from these things but only the actual people going through them can see and feel it in themselves. My closet is full…

The nature of human often have specific expectations as to what makes a woman beautiful and what doesn't. One major feature that often affects the definition of beauty is skin color. Many believe that those of darker complexion are more despised over those of lighter complexion. This idea was further discussed in the film Imitation of Life, which includes the story of a young black girl who struggles with her racial identity in hopes to be white. Similarly, in the novel The Bluest Eye by Toni…

catcher tattoos complete with feathers and gems to represent a spiritual journey as well as protection. Space and constellations Astrology – Astrology is the belief that the way in which celestial bodies move has an impact on the world and the lives of human beings. There are twelve constellations and each person falls under one of these based on the date of their birth. Designs of these constellations represented by dots and lines (and sometimes the picture of the house, for example, a…

Connie is the youngest of her siblings. She is often compared to her older sister, June, by her mother. The mother often makes remarks on Connie’s attitude, and lack of ambition. Connie is told she is full of herself, since she often admires her physical appearance. Her father rarely makes an appearance throughout the short story. As a result, Connie often seeks the life and attention outside of her home. In “Where are you? Where have you been? Joyce Oates illustrates the effects Maslow’s…

The definition of beauty is as follows "a combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses, especially the sight." Although this may be factual, everyone has their own personal definition of what beauty is and how it is classified. For me, beauty is a calm, it envelopes you with a sense of awe: it makes you stop and ponder at it. Most of the time, in my eyes, beauty resides in nature. It is an even blend of visual elements and the emotions they awake.…

Prompt 1: Describe Victor’s attraction to Judy using the following four factors of Interpersonal Attraction: physical attractiveness, physical proximity, competence, and similarity. Which of these do you think increases her social value the most in the eyes of Victor? Victor Vargas displays having a strong attraction towards Judy Gonzalez. This attraction is a representation of Matching Phenomenon being used. The Matching Phenomenon is displayed when someone is “seeking a partner with the…

The Beauty In Chaos Art has a strong correlation to beauty. Photography, film, paintings, and drawings. Beauty is used often by many people, however, the term beauty is much more profound than the way it's being commonly used. Take for example the last time beauty was so profound it left a memorable mark. The photograph, Bare Back, San Francisco by John Gutmann and the art piece, The Circus by George Bellows capture beauty in two different styles and the narrative, The Ring of Time by E.B White…