Historical, Social and Cultural Context

Historically the ideal idea of beauty has gotten thinner and thinner over the years. People used to phrase big women. But now we live in a society that idealizes thin young girls. Women are consistently comparing themselves to what is portrayed in the media. This is where Carols book comes into historical context. Its about this fascination with thin culture we have in todays modern world. Where women always feel like they aren't the right size or don't fit in. Carol talks about this all the time in her book. Socially this effects us. The way we feel about ourselves and portray ourselves in this world can affect the way we are perceived. Because of this near historical context of women, weight and body image it is less socially acceptable to be bigger. Many bigger people go through the struggles of having disadvantages. How ever this doesn't go for all women everywhere. In some countries women wish to have more curves such as in latino countries. Every culture has an ideal body type and look that they find beautiful. It just so happens that Carol is in a very white westernized culture which ideally likes thin girls. The link I have attached below shows what the ideal wants are of women in their country. Each image has the exact measurements that are ideal within that culture.

http://www.philstar.com/fashion-and-beauty/2015/08/18/1489472/look-photoshopped-image-woman-reveals-beauty-standards-18