The Evolution of The "Perfect 10"

     For my topic I choose the evolution of the perfect 10 and how different stereotypes have defined women’s beauty over the years. What women had to do to be the perfect ten has changed and still continues to change future female generations. The perfect ten has become a phenomenon for our society today because of the promotion of shows like “The Jersey Shore” a show that focuses mainly on looks and public acceptance and “Toddlers and Tiaras” a series that sends a message to little girls of the importance of perfection through beauty. However, the statement “perfect 10” began long ago and increasingly progressed in each era. 

                      

     To commence, some of the first sex symbols were animated creations of sexual desire. For example, one of the first sex symbols was actually during the Great Depression and she was Betty Boop. However, there were other non-animated sex symbols like Josephine Baker an entertainer and Jean Harlow a famous film actress. Advertisers have played an enormous role for creating this so-called “perfect 10” they have created ads that only focus on appearance through images and publicized a stereotypical woman. 

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