tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056799205781460543.post386072176022906570..comments2016-07-27T20:15:56.202-07:00Comments on ginagDESMA9: WEEK 2: Medicine & Technology & ArtGina Graindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09301945346171727211noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056799205781460543.post-55189335947431434802016-07-05T16:04:32.262-07:002016-07-05T16:04:32.262-07:00I was very interested in reading about your though...I was very interested in reading about your thoughts on "societal standards" and plastic surgery. I agree that the media is trying to advocate for very unrealistic beauty standard lately. Luckily, some groups such as the Dove campaign you mentioned are doing something about this. The fact that people might one day be able to change the physical appearance of their babies is even more disturbing, though. It not only seems unethical, but it also devalues the relationship between parent and child. Parents should love their children regardless of what they look like. Besides, outer beauty is ephemeral compared to that of inner beauty.Eric Sato https://www.blogger.com/profile/11484719774903791742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4056799205781460543.post-67795140598800791962016-07-04T10:04:08.394-07:002016-07-04T10:04:08.394-07:00Hi Gina,
Insightful blog post. I like how you ex...Hi Gina,<br /><br />Insightful blog post. I like how you examined the role of plastic surgery and defined the roots of the words. Often, you'll hear plastic surgeons refer to patients with great outcomes as their "master piece" or "work of art". Your play on words was pretty cool, too. "Best face forward" is indeed something desirable and sought. Unfortunately, it comes at a "high price", no?<br /><br />Your critique of the barbies was on point. So unrealistic and damaging to females. It creates unrealistic and ludicrous expectations of the standard of beauty. With medicine and art, the lines get blurry. There is great potential in the cosmetic surgery for women who've undergone extreme treatments and have scarring, but it shouldn't be abused and used to redefine the natural beauty.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Much appreciated post.<br /><br />JINAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06413893832220665477noreply@blogger.com