From infancy, we are indoctrinated with standards of beauty and social propriety that determine how we perceive and treat others. Physical appearance is one facet that often predisposes how people are treated by society.

Have you ever met someone who had everything going for them except their looks?

Did they smile at you when you met them? Did that smile uplift and warm your heart?

The truth is that as humans, we have developed distinct traits that make us fascinating and unique in our own right. The problem is that society seems to have a skewed perception of those that do not meet the skinny, tall, blonde perception of beauty.

Statistics reveal that 234,000 cosmetic operations were performed in the UK alone in 2019, indicating how deeply ingrained society's ideas of beauty are.

But imagine if there were individuals that did not fit into that traditional definition?

Jennifer Lawrence has been criticised for having crooked teeth, Sofia Vergara for her strong accent- and these individuals are movie stars. What of the average person struggling to get ahead in life?

Regardless of status prominent people like Barrack Obama or Martin Luther King, Jr faced ridicule because they did not conform to societal standards. Let that sink in, even individuals that have gone on to lead the world were ostracised, pushed aside and marginalised all due to their appearances.

Cosmetic procedures might instantly change one's appearance though it is counter-productive in telling society that everyone must strive to look a particular way.

So what solution is available to overcome society's treatment, does one fold and accept censured or could, being comfortable with oneself answer diversity?

There are several individual stories from people including Maisie Ridgway, Marc Jacob Lisboa or Elliot Choi-Kim that show comfortability can go along way in coping with prejudice based off facial flaws.

To society, physical appearance matters. Wouldn't it be a happy world where each person was accepted shirking aside any difference?

The alternative is doing nothing and perpetuating beauty standards ignoring distinct differences between human physiques. Or you can adapt, foster and keep pushing through. Living triumphantly! Smiling healthily through outlook, while facing personal demons is potential for creating significant impact in the world.

The goal should not be to conform, but to stick to what feels genuine despite centuries of subjugated thinking over looks. And a happy smile never hurt anybody. Am I right?

Societal Perception of Beauty

Beauty is defined in different ways, but its prime definition is based on physical appearance. Conventionally, physical features have to be symmetrical, unblemished, slim, fair-skinned for women, and muscular or athletic for men to be considered attractive.So where does this unfair requirement lead those who don’t conform to this mold?

Evaluation Judgment

As harsh as it sounds, evaluations start from a young age; people can be deemed attractive, average or unappealing. But smaller details such as large freckles or little to no teeth soon become the center of my teasing and taunting, sticking with children up to adulthood. Onlookers who view this critique think it's harmless and merely jokes, but only the recipient knows the extent of damage like bullying.

The Vocal Minority

Some defend these “jokes” arguing. It’s because society wants the recipients of the remarks to be aware of their impairment to adjust behavior. However, it tends to put those on the receiving end into even further self-disdain and decrease body confidence. Frankly, judgments involved in laughing take their toll: people become more afraid and begin to preach the hatred they know before forming new and accepting opinions about everybody.

So-called Compliments

Moreover, well-intentioned compliments outlining features distinctive from conventional beauty do not belong but instead label them as exceptions. Remarks will range from how a person is beautiful regardless of their imperfections but seemingly define by using the working in excess -- despite being projected with good vibes.

Utter Purpose

In any aspect, Laughing at someone for beyond natural stuff can have many deterrent effects on mental state including plain old insecurity, depression, anxiety or even raising living standards over things never intended excruciating periods.

Positive Examples – Everyday People & Entertainment

However, it’s essential to remember that there are daily examples around us of folks emanating light regardless of societal notions.  Actress Christina Hendricks, renowned for her unconventional beauty, always gets an empowering message.

Bolstered Spirit

This line of pride sets every development, hard work, feeling in the rough path that made peoples lives memorable. Tender big risks and showing chiseled smile endeared it so unconventionally bound to making others extraordinarily envy for given attitude-lifted before after becoming detrimental to being harmonized.

Issues Behind Identifiable Characteristics

those traits shared in such manner seems glances rippling through professional situations romantically provokes shallow stickiness aside from damage leading toward destitution. Changes appear slow, and global acceptance given to beauty standards that plague self-esteem tend away harmful historical ridicule habits expressed unto uncomfortable and awkward reactions caused which loses job positions initially assessed subjected major action deemed unusable due to inadequate emotional states.

The Ugly Truth- Importance of Timely Intervention

Moreover, everyone should be mindful that judging appearances goes beyond playfulness and is often deeply rooted in prejudice regarding culture, ability state, nature parent reactions, queerness parenting identity  and others societal features listed. Addressing contempt leads constant notions weaved internally.

Smiling Your Way Through Adversity

Earning ends meeting contributes to rising risk  narrow-minded form attached becomes impactful than slipping mundanity off the given rise before. Only genuine smiles bring blessings and affirmation, Smile much wider to each physical bane lash onto, everyone always benefitted of smiling-> uplift in mood, motivation provided for every act leading as a good role model amongst these endeavors. 

Final Thoughts

Aforementioned, true acceptance of ourselves could also start when you hear remarks treading towards personal insecurity levels tread unnervingly upon society valued as deeply troubling to interact at people emotionally unnoticed touchy points. Actions translate caring forwards oneself before judging or joking around cautiously ensuring count of dignity promised unto reflection mirror esteem. 

Smiling through adversity is a powerful mindset that can enable us to navigate life's difficulties with resilience and grace. Although society may judge us based on our outward appearance, it's important to remember that our true beauty comes from within.

By learning to love ourselves and embrace our unique quirks and imperfections, we can overcome any obstacle that comes our way. So always hold your head high, stay positive, and never let the judgment of others dim your smile.

Thank you for visiting our blog and learning more about how to overcome society's unfair treatment of those deemed ugly or toothless. We hope this message has inspired you to embrace your inner beauty and find the strength to smile through any challenge!