Society, Why Can't You Solve Your Own Problems?

We all know that we have internal and external problems of our own, but do you ever stop and think about societies problems? If so, then what would be the biggest problem that today's society has?

I believe that the biggest problem society has is setting a specific standard for everyone. What I mean by this is that society sets a strict example of how everyone "should" be, and then the expect you to follow it. If you don't follow the trend that they set then you're considered an outsider.

For example: in the U.S., the "proper" image of how a girl "should be" is to be skinny, tan, have flawless make-up, and to most importantly be pretty. The "proper" image of how a guy "should be" is to have a six-pack of abs, to be tall, to be athletic, and to be attractive. Society has these standards and they are very evident, because instances when they occur happen quite often. If a girl isn't tall enough or skinny enough, then she could be turned down from a modeling job because she "isn't good enough." A guy might even be turned down by a "popular" girl because he doesn't fit her "image."

This is a huge problem for society. Not only does it make a big impact on peoples self-esteem, but it also affects how society acts together as a whole. People push themselves to great lengths to fit these "perfect" images of how people should be, and it's detrimental to their health.

But why does society have this issue? Well, this question can be answered about two different ways. The first way it can be explained is by saying that society has become accustomed to what they think perfect is supposed to be, when no one can be perfect at all. Another way to think about it is that each person in our society is in "competition" with each other. Meaning that it's always a race. Who has the best clothes? Who has the best make-up? Who doesn't have any zits? Who has the brand new iPhone? It's always a race to have all of the top-notch things.

I think a really great way to solve this problem would definitely be to have more campaigns like the Dove campaign, and less of the Victoria's Secret campaigns. Dove  has a campaign and it says that "everyone is beautiful." This is what people need to hear, and to be told instead of seeing one-hundred pound supermodels in undergarments and then have other people expect them to be like that. If there were more campaigns like the Dove campaign then I definitely think people would start believing that they're beautiful.

Another solution would be for everyone to take a step back from the norm and realize that everyone's different, and no one's ever going to be perfect. Therefore, stop trying to be perfect. You're absolutely fine the way you are. Always remember: "what you feel is what you are, and what you are is beautiful."



                                                        ~Taylor xx