The PERFECT Woman Around The World
12.
United States- In the United States, young girls and women constantly feel the need to
be slimmer.
With celebrities and the media highlighting thin and leaner bodies an ideal, most ladies
feel the need to conform under pressure.
The perfect woman was preferred with a slim figure, but in recent years there have been
campaigns to promote body acceptance, and the standards are always changing.
Now, the perfect woman in the U.S is preferred with a curvy body with toned arms and legs.
Female celebrities such as Angelina Jolie or Megan Fox are cited as examples of what
the perfect woman is in the United States.
11.
Italy- In Italy, where fashion and beauty are used as economic resources sometimes aesthetic
beauty comes into play.
Recently the image of the perfect woman contains a mix of Latin beauty from East European ancestry.
The ideal woman must be tan with long dark hair.
She must have sparkling brown eyes and a fit body.
A good example of this is Italian model Federica Nargi.
Whereas, the media aims for women with pale skin, plump lips, a tall, lanky body with
blue eyes and long blonde hair.
Italian model Eva Riccobono is a good example of this.
She must be able to have strong family values as well.
Overall, the perfect woman has yet to contain specific characteristics as the standard are
always altering.
10.
Mexico- There are many characteristics the embodies Mexican beauty, and in this modern
age, physical traits like a slim full figure, dark brown eyes, and long black hair are considered
ideal.
Actress Salma Hayek (High-yak) is a Mexican beauty that best represents of what the perfect
woman should have.
Bright, expressive eyes and well-groomed eyebrows are also preferred.
She must be light to tan skin with long legs and a beautiful smile.
Some American and European influences have been observed as well, but she must also have
strong family connections and be able to take care of her family as well.
These traditions date back to cultural beliefs.
9.
Ghana- According to the Ranker, Ghanaian women were voted the third most beautiful ladies
in Africa back in 2014.
Just like the rest of West Africa, Ghanaian women aspire to be thick and voluptuousness
even going as far to buy “appetite stimulants” to achieve thicker legs, a big behind, and
larger breasts.
While the media has shifted to the idea of women becoming tall and skinny, old standards
refuse to die out.
In many African cultures, a woman is considered beautiful if she carried extra weight, most
importantly her behind as being thick is seen as attractive and healthy.
8.
Australia- Even though beauty is objective, Australian women are subjected to follow certain
characteristics of what is deemed the perfect lady.
She must have long legs and a tan complexion.
Warm weather in Australia is almost year round, so there is a lot of pressure to have a toned
body.
The ideal body shape is to be thin and lean dates back to the readiness to bear children.
She must also a tiny waist and hips and must have full plump lips and eyelashes.
The perfect woman must also have long wavy hair, and in the media, blonde is usually
the preferred color.
7.
Lebanon- Lebanon is a multi-ethnic society consisting of many various ethnic minorities
that include a mix of the Assyrians, the Kurds and the Turks and much more.
It is preferred that the perfect woman must be fit with a thin figure and long legs.
She must have light to tan skin and big eyes that are either brown, hazel or green.
Wavy, curly or straight hair is preferred, but you will occasionally find that red and
blonde hair are preferred as well.
Cosmetic surgery is also becoming widespread throughout Lebanon and many other countries
as well.
Many women have opted to get a nose job to make their noses thinner and smaller.
6.
England- In a 2011 British survey, 12% of women stated they would give up two to ten
years of their life just to be the ideal weight.
The perfect British woman had to have a slim hourglass figure with big breasts and a toned
butt.
Even though the typical British woman figure is unattainable due to a small waist to hip
ratio, both males and females thought to have a thin waist, and a bigger bust was preferred.
Face Symmetry is also a factor as well, with a preference of big eyes, a small bridged
nose, and plump lips.
The perfect woman must also have a clear complexion with blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes.
5.
China- Many women in China, strive to achieve to be pale, and the preference for a white
appearance dates back 2,000 years ago.
Whitening products are significant in the country’s market and in China being cute
trumps over being sexy.
This means the perfect woman has smooth skin, a small nose, and big wide eyes.
The ideal woman is also petite and skinny, Chinese woman strives to get a small waist
and thin legs and arms.
In fact, the country does a good job of promoting being skinny, thigh gaps and pale skin.
Chinese women also do not care much for getting plump lips which are not as big of a feature,
unlike other countries.
Instead, women opt to use light pink or red lip shades and root for high cheekbones and
long dark hair.
4.
Sudan- In Sudan, many women spend a hefty price using old age Sudanese beauty treatments
to keep their beauty flourishing.
In Sudanese culture, the perfect woman is defined by traditions and values.
Many Sudanese tribes show off facial tattoos or facial scarring which represents beauty
and culture.
While modern women have also caught onto skin lightening treatments and have adopted a few
western beauty idealizations.
The perfect woman is considered beautiful if she is thicker in the hip and waist to
signify that she is fertile and can carry a baby.
Model Atong Demach who participated in Miss Sudan 2011 and Miss World 2012 is known for
her beauty and grace.
3.
Pakistan- Recently Caucasian feature have ranked among the top in the beauty pyramid.
Across the country, there is a fixation with fair skin and light features.
For women, the ideal height between 5’2 and 5’6 is preferred.
Symmetrical features such a poreless, porcelain skin is desired.
The rise of whitening products has also become a booming business in the country.
The perfect Pakistani woman must also have big eyes, high cheekbones, plump lips as well
as long dark hair and a thin nose is considered appealing.
This is especially highlighted in the media and is seen in many Bollywood actresses like
Ayesha Omar and Aiza Khan.
2.
Brazil- Brazil is culturally and ethnically diverse, so the country’s beauty standards
are consistently changing.
Plastic surgery has become commonplace, and many women have resorted to going under the
knife to achieve desired features such as bigger breasts.
So much so, that Brazil is the leading country in some cosmetic surgery, specifically breast
augmentations.
The perfect Brazilian woman must contain the following traits such as a large behind, a
small waist but with a big bust.
She must have an attractive smile and long dark hair.
Brazilian actress and Victoria's Secret spokesmodel Alessandra Ambrosio best fits this description.
She appeared in top rated brands and also landed a spot in 2015’s hottest women around
the world.
1.
Japan- With a country deeply embedded in culture and cultural beliefs, the perfect Japanese
woman is hard to find as Japan has its own unique set of beauty ideals that differ from
much of the rest of the world.
The perfect Japanese woman must have light skin, this trait is prominent in many Asian
countries, and Japan is no different.
Big eyes are also a major appeal, in fact, many products and procedures enable women
to have double eyelids.
Slim figures are also idolized in Japan and the slimmer, the better.
The perfect woman must also have long thin legs, and often many women are seen wearing
heels to enhance their legs.