Cult-ure & Beauty

Cultural identity is defined as the enactment of conduct by individuals or group members that demonstrate group affiliation and  understanding of what it takes to be a group member and the ability to perform social practices of remembering in a way that is deemed appropriate or acceptable to some degree by group members.

Cultural identity theory reflects the ontological assumption that individuals enact multiple cultural identities constituted in and through discourse with others.This is to say that we are all influenced by each other, after all America is a melting pot. If this is to be true, then why are we so divided? Why are black woman judged so harshly?

Beauty Culture is a site that captures beauty in the eye of the cut-edge stylists, photographers and filmmaker’s lens. This site gives notice to the cult in beauty culture. Upon their creative quest, they capture both conventional and unconventional looks. The artists discuss their mission to capture, reshape or challenge the prevailing vision of feminine ideals. The site encourages conversations to explore the billion dollar industry.  

The picture above represents a portrayal of black women in media. Yes, of course not everyone thinks this but  the picture speaks for itself.  To the right is a  scale of attractiveness and the rate was mighty low for the black race.

I love the website Madame Noire, it a positive place where ethnic women can get advise on make-up, hair, beauty products/trends and a whole lot more entertainment.

This is interesting because when I’m around certain ethic groups I automatically feel connected to a sisterhood. When it pertains to culture in particular  this site definitely makes me  want to embrace the African American culture. I am not attracted to race, I am attracted to positive uplifting people. 

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