Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences
Vol. 3 No. 2 (2025): (GIJLSS) Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (June - Au

Deconstructing Beauty Standards: a Case Study of Body Shape Representation in the Film “Imperfect”

Aulia Sandra (Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia)
Ahmad Khilmi (Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia)
Khaerudin Imawan (Universitas Swadaya Gunung Jati, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
19 Jul 2025

Abstract

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.

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GIJLSS

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Subject

Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Greenation International Journal of Law and Social Sciences (GIJLSS) is a journal that uses a blind peer-review model that can be accessed online. GIJLSS aims to publish a journal containing quality articles that will be able to contribute thoughts from theoretical and empirical perspectives for the ...