We choose how people see us. Everyday we wake up, and make impressions on people. Social medias have made these impressions far more extreme. It is crazy to me how I can judge people who I don't know based on a webpage. Although I would like to dismiss this and think that one's personality is only measurable in person, there is a lot revealed by pictures.
My project is essentially about this topic. How people choose to be perceived. Upon initial research I googled the words "Afghani Women", out of curiosity to see what was displayed. The images were heartbreaking, media only shows an oppressive violent culture. Although this is certainly an aspect of these women's lives, this is not what they are limited to. I wanted to display these women the way that perhaps, they would choose to display themselves.
This whole issue brought me to question my own self image. I have always had a distinct identity, but I hate the idea that people judge me on such a superficial level. I have come to accept this reality; that we a visual creatures and first impressions are HUGE. It is ultimately up to us how we dress or how we respond to others. This project has helped me realize that I should be careful with my image. Hopefully I can appear in a way that is respected and admired by others.
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