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Is Fair Beautiful

Kushwaha Reena

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Women on the Earth 1(1):p 17-18, June 2007. | DOI: 00

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Kushwaha R. Is Fair Beautiful. Women on the Earth. 2007 Jun;1(1):17-18.

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Received : April 02, 2007         Accepted : May 28, 2007          Published : June 15, 2007

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The notion that fair skin is a prerequisite for beauty is a deep-rooted stereotype. However, this narrow definition of beauty overlooks the importance of inner qualities and character. This discussion challenges the conventional wisdom that fair girls are inherently beautiful and make better prospective brides. It argues that qualities like sharp features, body structure, and personality traits are more essential than skin color in defining beauty. The paper emphasizes that true beauty goes beyond physical appearance and that inner qualities are crucial for building strong relationships and a successful life.


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  • 2.   Indian Penal Code. New Delhi: Government of India; 1860.
  • 3.   Abdul Ysuf Aziz v State Of India. AIR. 1954;321.
  • 4.   Ullara Khand Kalyan Mahila Parisad v State of UP. AIR. 1992;1965.
  • 5.   Seventy-Third Amendment Act. New Delhi: Government of India; 1992.

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Kushwaha R. Is Fair Beautiful. Women on the Earth. 2007 Jun;1(1):17-18.


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Beauty StandardsSkin Color StereotypeInner Beauty Qualities

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