Exploring Beauty Perception, Self-Acceptance, and Psychological Impact

This essay delves into the psychological aspects of beauty perception and its profound impact on self-acceptance and self-worth. It analyzes how societal standards and personal experiences shape individual views on beauty, drawing upon Alice Walker's insights. The essay explores the evolution of the author's perspective on beauty, highlighting the transition from external validation to internal acceptance. It also examines the role of self-acceptance in achieving a positive self-image and overall well-being, referencing relevant studies on personality and dance movements. The analysis underscores the importance of recognizing one's flaws and embracing individuality, ultimately advocating for a holistic understanding of beauty that transcends superficial appearances and focuses on inner qualities. The essay concludes by emphasizing the significance of this shift in perspective for fostering a healthier self-image and a more fulfilling life.

Running Head: Final Discussion
Final Discussion

Final Discussion 1
Introduction
The thesis statement of the article “Beauty when the other Dancer is self” and it is presented
beautifully by Alice Walker. The author wants to draw the attention of the people towards the
idea of beauty totally lies on one have thought process.
Different Ways the Author Defines the Beauty
In her initial age, the author considered that beauty is that which praises or make you admirable
by your appearance. Because of this perception, she faces so many rejection and harassment.
Eventually, as the time passes her appearance made her defamed. Basically, at the end of the
story, the author just conveys the message that beauty is the fusion of so many elements such as
your look, appearances, your flaws and most significant your self-worth. Self- acceptance plays a
vital role in every one's life. When the individual start accepting themselves with all the flaws
and glorious of their life then they will definitely win the battle of living happily. At the end, this
desire would lead to favorable outcomes (Weege et al., 2015).
How does her Perception changes over the period of time ?
When there is a deep analysis of this article then the individual generate the idea that the author
deep inside her heart she is struggling or praying not to get the proper sight but to become beauty
as she goes through various rejections or multiple changing life events. But the author's mind
adamant herself to get out of the self-made perception for her. But over a couple of periods, her
daughter change her mindset and she made her realizes that beauty is what you see yourself. This
is how the author changes her perception over the period of time.

Final Discussion 2
References
Weege, B., Barges, L., Pham, M. N., Shackelford, T. K., & Fink, B. (2015). Women’s
attractiveness perception of men’s dance movements in relation to self-reported and perceived
personality. Evolutionary Psychological Science, 1(1), 23-27.