Both essays The Death of Pretty and Dadbod: A New Word for a Timeless Physique are about how men and women are viewed or view themselves. I agree and disagree with certain things in both essays. In The Death of Pretty I do sadly agree with what the author, Archbold, is saying. In a way "pretty" really is dying and most girl do try to be seen as more rebellious and "hot" rather than innocent. I believe its just because of todays society and the celebrities we praise. Nowadays I see fourteen year old dressing and wearing makeup as if they're at least 17-19 years old, its crazy. On the other hand I don't like that Archibald makes it seem as if girls just dress or act the way they do to catch a mans attention, because thats untrue, most girls just dress for themselves and to feel confident.
The "dadbod" essay talks about the new term for the body type between a beer gut and fit stomach. I think its kind of cool that it takes the pressure off guys to have rock hard abs, but it could also be offensive to dads with nice bodies and who stay fit. It makes it seem like all dads are pudgy. Like the essay states: "Some dads do Crossfit, some are just, you know, skinny. But the image of the stereotypical dad with a set of uncool aesthetic and tastes." Maybe it would just be better if they changed the name. But I also think that its unfair that "women face pressure toward Barbie doll sculpting; men get to remain proudly pudgy." Hopefully more people will praise women for being curvy one day. At the end of the day people like different body types, and people feel confident with a certain body type, so that is what should be celebrated.
I completely agree with you that women should be praised for their curvy bodies. Though it isn’t fair that it’s so much easier for guys to be accepted by society while women have to workout and keep the ideal body image just to catch any type of attention. I think it should be both ways. If women have to take care of themselves then so should men. It’s not okay to praise someone for their laziness and pressure someone else to look like a Barbie doll. Everyone has a unique body and it should be celebrated. Society has their own double standards but we can’t control it unless we stop giving attention to the negative and start focusing on the positives.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading both the articles as well as the blogs, I was overall impressed by the collective ideas all brought forward. The "dadbod" is a very interesting topic to say thew least. As noted, it is indeed a new era that we live in, and with new eras, brings in new preferences. I'm sure if you ask 20 females which body type would they prefer;(washboard or pudge) you would get mixed results. As a guy I 100% agree with the statement "women face pressure toward Barbie doll sculpting; men get to remain proudly pudgy" being a unfair double standard. Me honestly, I have no problem with a skinny woman or a curvy one, its all about if she's confident in her own skin yunno? People can throw out harsh comments about what they prefer, but if the person is comfortable in their own skin, then that is indeed what should be celebrated.
ReplyDeleteIn " The Death of Pretty, the author touches on views that most people overlook probably. The desire to be "innocent". I don't know whos to blame for this rapid trend to want to be hot over pretty, but it all comes down to that persons values and beliefs.
In my opinion about the “dadbods” if that person is comfortable and happy in their skin and still healthy, then why should we try to put that standard on them? Especially if they have a hectic lifestyle. I think the pretty vs hot goes beyond looks, it is about that women’s mindset. If she wants to be like a movie star then she will put different priorities first and attract a different kind of man than a pretty girl would. Hot in my opinion is a shallow word because at the end of the day hotness fades but pretty stays.
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