1-Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

-Read the following text:

‘Everything has beauty but not everyone sees it.’ – Confucius. What is beautiful to
one person may not be that attractive to another. The term ‘beauty’ has multiple
meanings, and what we see through our naked eyes might not be the reality. Real
beauty lies inside; what looks rough outside might be beautiful inside. The physical
appearance or beauty of a person has nothing to do with their intelligence,
personality and character. The term ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder’ means
what one perceives as beautiful and attractive might not be the same for another
person. We all see things differently and think in our own ways. Here’s a speech on
beauty is in the eye of the beholder for school students.

2-Watch the video:

Cultural standards of beauty throughout history

3-Do you agree with those statements?:

Here are some popular quotes on beauty:

● ‘The most beautiful thing you can wear is confidence.’ – Blake Lively
● ‘A thing of beauty is a joy forever: its loveliness increases; it will never pass
into nothingness.’ – John Keats
● ‘The perception of beauty is a moral test.’ – Henry David Thoreau
● ‘The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even
touched – they must be felt with the heart.’ – Helen Keller
● ‘Beauty is power; a smile is its sword.’ – John Ray
● ‘Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.’ – Coco Chanel
● ‘Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.’ – Kahlil Gibran
● ‘The best part of beauty is that which no picture can express.’ – Francis
Bacon
● ‘Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something
physical.’ – Sophia Loren

4-Answer the following questions and discuss:

1-. What does’ beauty is in the eye of the beholder ‘mean?
2- What is beauty in a person?

3-How do beauty norms impact young girls' self esteem?

4-How do beauty norms impact your own self esteem?(men/women)

5-Are there moments where you held negative perceptions about your self
image?

6-How can we fight beauty standards?