No matter what your opinion is on the subject, I'm sure you will agree that the women in these images are beautiful and very feminine! Do you think that it is rare to see Black women in the media and in your life looking this way? How do you think others would react to these women? Do you feel uncomfortable seeing Black women depicted this way? Are you more accustomed to seeing non-Black women like this? I have an appreciation for the way these women are depicted because I think they look like delicate flowers :) I wish more Black women would pose like this instead of making faces, sneering, making that annoying pouting face, growling, looking bored, oversexed, or looking like they are angry because those poses make them look awful! What ever happened to trying to look "nice" in photographs? Anyways, the main things that stand out for me will be highlighted. "THIS IS THE FIRST OF A SERIES OF POSTS EXAMINING POSITIVE IMAGES OF BLACK WOMEN THAT I DESCRIBED IN MY POST WHAT I LOOK FOR IN POSITIVE IMAGES OF BLACK WOMEN."
1b)
1a)
People who are shy, meek, humble, and not looking for trouble (or sometimes insecure) often look down. Looking down is non-threatening to others and is seen as a sign of respect in some cultures. The demeanor of the women in 1a and 1b is the opposite of strong, confident, and defiant. 1a also has a delicate hair style as does 1b who's hair looks soft and free instead of tightly restrained. Women who are slightly undressed look vulnerable in photos. As you can see, in both photos one shoulder is bare and the women look like they are trying to cover up.
2a) Emanuella DePaula
2b) Naomi Sims
Body language is a key element that makes 2a and 2b look delicate and vulnerable. 2a looks uncertain and is protecting her body with her crossed arms (she does not look angry or bored because of her facial expression). Her legs are also crossed in an awkward way as though she wants to hide her legs. 2b is curled up into a tiny ball and seems to be protecting or hiding herself.
3b) Angela Simmons
3a) Naomi Campbell
A soft facial expression can instantly make a woman look soft and delicate. 3a is a photo of a young Naomi Campbell and she has a soft expression on her face and looks nothing like a volatile diva. Angela Simmons should win the innocent baby-face of the year award with her cute facial expression. There are no furrowed brows or frowns here. These women look soft, open, and approachable...well if they are not scared away lol :) Notice that Angela appears to be protecting herself (maybe holding her purse), and is looking over her shoulder and that adds to the vulnerable demeanor.
4a
4b
Similar to in images 1a and 1b, the women in 4a and 4b have delicate hairstyles, but this time it is because they have tiny delicate flowers in their hair. There is something so beautiful, innocent, and fragile about women who wear flowers in their hair especially tiny ones like in these photos. Men don't wear flowers in their hair so this is a very feminine thing. The photos also remind me how how fragile nature is and that we should care for and nurture it.
5a) Gina Torres
5b) Sade
5a and 5b are two more demonstrations of the power of body language and facial expression in depictions of fragile and delicate Black women. In 5a Gina has her eyes closed, she has delicate and soft looking hair, and a soft facial expression. In 5b Sade is also looking down, she is partially undressed, she is curled up to protect herself, and she has a soft facial expression. You will also notice that both women are posing with their hands around their head/face. Take a look at men's photos and you will see them with more dominant poses that exude strength, mastery, or thought (e.g., leaning on something, hand under chin in thinking pose etc.).
6b)
6a) Corinne Bailey Ray
I love photo 6a of Corinne because when women are photographed around flowers (in their hair, carrying them, wearing them, on their clothing etc.) it makes them appear fragile, delicate, and oh so feminine. I think it's because women are often compared to delicate flowers that are beautiful. Women also tend to wear flower fragrances and flowers on their clothing while men do not do so as much. Notice in photos 6a and 6b the soft facial expressions, delicate and soft hair styles, and that there are bare shoulders. In both cases the hands are placed in a non-dominant position partially covering the chest area. Take a look at some graduation photos and you will notice women are frequently photographed with their hands around the face while men are not.
7a) Zoe Saldana
7b) Zoe Saldana
Zoe Saldana really knows how to appear fragile and delicate. In photo 7a she has a soft, smiling facial expression, and she is looking down in a meek, bashful way. I love photo 7b! Once again, she is looking down with a soft facial expression. What I love is that she is wearing a delicate, sheer, flowing, ruffled, and highly feminine dress. I find that women in sheer fabrics, ruffles, flowers, or pastel colours appear more delicate just like the clothing they choose to wear. Furthermore, the dress is sheer and her legs can be seen through the fabric (a bit risque) but it also makes her appear vulnerable.
8a) looking down, flowers,
flowing material, partially
undressed, soft facial
expression
8b) soft facial expression, innocent
baby face, meek and passive body
posture
8d) soft facial expression with baby-like
innocence, soft and delicate hair, passive
body posture, looking over
shoulder, feminine dress in pastel pink
8c) Lisa Bonet: soft facial
expression with baby-like
innocence, soft and delicate
hair, hands around face
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