Unit 1: Look At me Now! (2nde_gr2)

 (At the follwoig of what we did last time)

Group 2: K-pop Models

The document is an article from the BBC. It presents a vision of masculinity that is inclusive stereotypical male aesthetics are changing to androgyny figures: men are wearing more make-up and are looking more feminine. It differs from mainstream beauty standards such as blue-eyed famous icons such as Brad Pitt with colored hair, unique clothing styles and colorful make-up with no shame. Even if it is “deemed unorthodox by traditional Wester, standards”, this new trend is becoming more and more “influential in mainstream media”.

 

Group 3: No more Mr. Muscle

The document under study is an article from the Guardian, published in 2020. It presents a body-positive vision of masculinity: “too big”, “dark skin”, “big soft belly”… It differs from mainstream beauty standards because people are taught that men should be lean and muscular with a light skin. However, like women, men also have different body types. Kevin Davis was even body-shamed in a shop where a salesperson told him he was too big to shop there. Unfortunately, kids are still taught that being lean and muscular should be the norm.

 Homework: Learn the lesson.