Symmetry is not a Synonym for Beauty
ASYMMETRY 🖤
Having traits that do not perfectly mirror one another on both sides of a face is called asymmetry. This is normal, as almost everyone has some degree of asymmetry on their face.
Growing up, I feel as though I was taught that symmetry defined beauty and that Angelina Jolie, the literal face of symmetry should be a perfect outline for me and other young girls.
When I became a model and began to see myself through the lens of multiple photographers and the industry, I became hyperaware of what my face looked like. It was a severe contrast to what I saw in the mirror actually… and I realized that yes, I was quite asymmetrical. Most of us are. And guess what? most of us are actually uniquely beautiful. I made this post because I think it’s funny how society strives to associate with different molds and definitions of beauty. Something that is so unique and undefinable. Under the Evolutionary Advantage view of symmetry preferences, symmetric individuals are considered attractive because we have evolved to prefer healthy potential mates. However, it is healthy to be asymmetrical and I feel like women especially have come to view these phenomenon of having a “symmetrical face” as the epitome of what it means to be physically attractive. I have and will probably continue to be classified as “symmetrical” and I have come to the realization that it does not pose itself as true, rather just a way of defining beauty and appearance.
Proudly asymmetrical 🤍
“We live in a world that has so many people striving to look normal to a bunch of people that are abnormal, in order to be accepted. What is normal is realizing that being accepted comes at a price that robs the world of the uniqueness that God has created you to be every time you minimize your personality to make someone like you.”
