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Pregnancy is a beautiful and arduous journey for a woman. When we appreciate the graceful figure of pregnant women, should we also reflect on the hidden social shadows behind them?
Lian Shiya's slender figure in July has set off a heated discussion on the Internet, on the one hand, praising her for maintaining healthy habits, but on the other hand, some people are worried that she is too slender, reflecting our society's inappropriate expectations for women's figures.
This is not only a personal problem of pregnant women, but also reflects the heavy psychological pressure that women are under under the pressure of traditional concepts and contemporary aesthetics. It is necessary for us to break this misconception and keep women away from the double bondage of body and mind.
Why do women, especially pregnant women, often suffer from criticism of their "figure"? When an expectant mother maintains a slim figure with a strong will, some people are deeply worried about this.
This not only reflects the society's narrow perception of pregnant women, but also highlights the heavy mental pressure that women are under under the double pressure of traditional aesthetic concepts and contemporary aesthetic trends.
Although Lian Shiya's slender figure in July has won a lot of praise, more netizens are worried about it, which just reflects our society's improper expectations and distorted aesthetics of women's figures.
Why is there such a distorted perception of women's body in our society, why are pregnant women criticized even if they maintain healthy habits?
Is it the inherent imagination of the "pregnant woman" figure in the traditional concept, or the blind pursuit of the "thin beauty" aesthetic in the current society? Or are the two intertwined, exerting pressure on women's physical and mental health?
Tracing back to its roots, this narrow perception of the body of pregnant women actually stems from society's long-standing inherent positioning of women's roles and images. In the traditional concept, pregnant women should maintain the image of "rich" and "plump" to show the ability and status of the mother.
However, the current society's pursuit of the "thin beauty" aesthetic has brought new pressure to women. Mass media such as movies and fashion magazines continue to reinforce the concept that "thinness" is "beauty", and under the influence of this aesthetic trend, even pregnant women have begun to pursue "slender" figures.
Therefore, when Lian Shiya showed her slender figure, some netizens were worried about her fetal development, while others were envious that her "pregnant belly" was still flat.
This contradictory rhetoric reflects the double dilemma faced by women: on the one hand, they must conform to the traditional image of pregnant women, and on the other hand, they must pursue a contemporary "thin beauty" aesthetic.
Looking at the deep roots of this contradictory phenomenon, it actually reflects the heavy psychological pressure that women are under in the process of social development. Whether it is the traditional expectation of "wealth" or the current pursuit of "thin beauty", it is the control and objectification of women's bodies by the patriarchal society.
This kind of cognition centered on male aesthetics not only deprives women of their own subjectivity, but also brings great harm to women's physical and mental health.
As Evita von Rosner has pointed out, society's expectations of women are often based on "idealization", and this idealization is achieved precisely by "othering" the female body.
Whether it is the imagination of the traditional "rich" or the blind pursuit of the current "thin beauty", the physiological needs and actual body of women are abstracted into some kind of "idealized" image, so that women's subjectivity is alienated. They have to control their diets and exercise excessively in order to meet these societal expectations, which ultimately harms their physical and mental health.
Therefore, although Lian Shiya's slender figure in July of pregnancy has won the appreciation of some people, more people's worries and criticisms just reflect our society's distorted perception and improper expectations of women's figures.
This is not only a personal problem of pregnant women, but also a microcosm of the physical and mental oppression suffered by women in the process of social development. It is necessary for us to break this perception centered on male aesthetics, and return women to subjectivity, so that they can stay away from the double shackles of body and mind.
In the face of this dilemma, we need to reshape the perception of women from both the social and personal levels:
Optimistically, with the rise of feminism and the advancement of women's status, society's perception of women's image is changing. Instead of equating women with some kind of "idealized" image, we respect their diversity and unique individual differences.
But at the same time, we must also be wary of the new pressures on women brought by emerging aesthetic trends, such as the current narrow standard of "thin beauty". Therefore, we need to promote diverse aesthetic concepts at the social level, so that women can get rid of the existing body expectations and truly be themselves.
Pessimistically, the physical and mental oppression that women have suffered for a long time will not be cured in a short period of time. There are still a large number of women who are subject to the stereotypes of society and equate their image with some kind of "idealized" standard.
As a result, they have to control their diets and exercise excessively in order to meet these societal expectations, which ultimately harms their physical and mental health.
Therefore, we need to strengthen the psychological counseling and physical and mental education of women at the individual level, so as to help them establish a healthy self-perception and stay away from the obsession with "idealized" images.
This incident quickly aroused heated discussions among netizens on the Internet, and some netizens thought: "Of course, you must stay healthy during pregnancy, and don't make yourself a 'walking dead'." As long as the fetus develops normally, the mother's figure can of course be slender, so why do you have to be 'rich' and 'plump'?"
Some netizens also believed: "Although there is nothing wrong with being slender during pregnancy, it will inevitably have some impact on fetal development." You still have to take care of yourself and your children, and don't pursue 'thin beauty' too much. "
Some netizens believed: "This incident reflects the discrimination and improper expectations of our society for women's figures." Whether it is traditional concepts or current trends, it has brought great physical and mental pressure to women. We should respect the diversity of women and stay away from the obsession with 'idealized' images. "
Looking at this incident, we can clearly see the social pressures and physical and mental struggles that women endure. Whether it is the traditional expectation of "richness" or the current aesthetic pursuit of "thin beauty", the image of women is "idealized" and objectified, depriving them of subjectivity.
This kind of male aesthetic centered cognition not only deprives women of their own dominance, but also brings great harm to their physical and mental health.
Therefore, it is necessary to rethink this issue holistically and reshape the perception of women at both the social and individual levels. At the societal level, we need to promote a pluralistic aesthetic concept that allows women to move away from preconceived body expectations.
At the individual level, we need to strengthen psychological counseling and physical and mental education for women to help them build a healthy self-perception. Only when we truly respect the diversity and unique individual differences of women, and stay away from the attachment to the "idealized" image, can they truly show the unique charm of self-confidence and stay away from the double constraints of body and mind.
"The beauty of a woman should not be disciplined in a certain stereotype, but should be a free, pluralistic, and brave existence. "Together, let's speak out for the well-being and dignity of women and promote a more inclusive and equal society.