What is Beauty? Free Post

Although this is a controversial topic, I feel like I have a need to express my opinions on it. 
Why are we all obsessed with beauty? I guess being "beautiful" signifies power. When a man comes across two women, one better looking than the other (in his eyes), he is more likely to start a conversation with the better looking woman. Big corporations in the cosmetic and modeling industry also have a huge influence on our society. In my opinion, they try to make people feel ugly and worthless to trick them into purchasing their cosmetic items or clothing. They slowly inject low self esteem into people, especially young girls, from their "beautiful" photoshopped models on television or magazines. Low self worth stem off of these pressures of perfection. More and more people now low self-esteem, eating disorders, an obsession of perfection, etc. The business industry wants this. They want more and more people to buy products thinking that they'll be considered "beautiful" from a product. And the sad thing is, so far, the amount of people being sucked in are increasing. 

Beauty cannot be defined. The definition of beauty varies from person to person. I have to point out that different cultures in different countries have different perspectives. The majority of Vietnamese people I know look similarly the same. Black hair, pale skin, small eyes, big nose, skinny body. I've grown up with my relatives looking at well rounded body figures, tall height, big eyes, fair pale skin, thinking that those features truly define a good looking woman. My mother scolds me for being too tan, too short, and too skinny. I've noticed, however, most Americans have one common view on beauty: if you're skinny, you are automatically beautiful. And I have to say that this is the most pathetic example. Skinny models may look good with modeling clothes on the screen or in pictures. But look at the people we see out the door each day. They aren't as skinny as models, but in my opinion, they truly look better and healthier. Being healthy is golden. Having a healthy mind and body is when I can consider someone beautiful. I have much much more to say, but I'm done for this post for now.