Deconstructing Beauty Standards: a Case Study of Body Shape Representation in the Film “Imperfect”
Sandra, Aulia and Khilmi, Ahmad and Imawan, Khaerudin (2025) Deconstructing Beauty Standards: a Case Study of Body Shape Representation in the Film “Imperfect”. Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences, 3 (2). pp. 413-423. ISSN 2986-3155
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This research aims to elucidate the standards of beauty presented in the film "Imperfect: Career, Love & Body Weight" through the lens of Jacques Derrida's deconstruction theoryl. The film addresses issues of body shaming and women's self-doubt regarding their body shapes, while simultaneously challenging conventional beauty norms that prioritize slim figures and fair skin. Employing a qualitative methodology, this study analyzes scenes, dialogues, visual symbols within the film, and audience reactions from online platforms. The analysis reveals that "Imperfect" effectively contests logocentrism in the construction of beauty by highlighting physical diversity and self-worth. Through the concepts of différance and binary oppositions such as beautiful/ugly or slim/overweight, the film deconstructs the instability of beauty's meaning and emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance. This film serves as a medium for social critique against rigid beauty standards and advocates for a more inclusive and humanistic representation of women.
Keywords: Deconstruction, Beauty Standards, Body Shape, Imperfect Film, Jacques Derrida, Body Shaming.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | A General Works > AS Academies and learned societies (General) H Political and Social Sciences > HA Communication Sciences (General) H Political and Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform H Political and Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman L Education > L Education (General) P Language and Literature > PN Literature (General) > PN2000 Dramatic representation. The Theater |
| Divisions: | Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik > Ilmu Komunikasi |
| Depositing User: | Aulia Sandra |
| Date Deposited: | 12 Aug 2025 01:40 |
| Last Modified: | 12 Aug 2025 01:40 |
| URI: | https://eprints.ugj.ac.id/id/eprint/1451 |
