After discussions with my sisters, who each have distinct world views, about makeup I found their reasons to be for social purposes (feeling like they need to wear it) and for aesthetics, (feeling fresh, skin care and protection), that make up is a cover, make up is socialized and a girl will use it to fit in, and recently having a beard I note the following observation:
Makeup can "make up" for other modesty losses in a modesty contest with other women. cultures less blinded by materialism and industry realize a man can also be a commodity, covered in his case with a beard or mustache. Make up is part of sexualization and not just puberty; ie the burka/hijab. Many make ups contain metals and should not be used as a topical serum.
A man's beard can function as make up. In some cultures it is given religious significance. In the native American tradition a man can't grow a beard, so the hair of his head became full of meaning, me would pluck every hair out with tweezers. Sampson's hair was given meaning, and even today a man is socialized to have hair that is short, but to make up for it with wearing nice collared and accessorized shirts (ties), brands and etc. hats and sunglasses are also in the mix. As a result, a man with nicer things is given benevolence
We wear make up for social purposes (men do, especially if on the news) and it shows a commoditization that comes from sexual awareness. I'm not representing anyone, so if you have ideas about who I could share this with let me know, thank you! comments and etc. are also appreciated. Thank you for joining me on this thought romp.
Makeup can "make up" for other modesty losses in a modesty contest with other women. cultures less blinded by materialism and industry realize a man can also be a commodity, covered in his case with a beard or mustache. Make up is part of sexualization and not just puberty; ie the burka/hijab. Many make ups contain metals and should not be used as a topical serum.
A man's beard can function as make up. In some cultures it is given religious significance. In the native American tradition a man can't grow a beard, so the hair of his head became full of meaning, me would pluck every hair out with tweezers. Sampson's hair was given meaning, and even today a man is socialized to have hair that is short, but to make up for it with wearing nice collared and accessorized shirts (ties), brands and etc. hats and sunglasses are also in the mix. As a result, a man with nicer things is given benevolence
We wear make up for social purposes (men do, especially if on the news) and it shows a commoditization that comes from sexual awareness. I'm not representing anyone, so if you have ideas about who I could share this with let me know, thank you! comments and etc. are also appreciated. Thank you for joining me on this thought romp.
No comments:
Post a Comment