If You Think The Kardashians Promote Unrealistic Beauty Standards, You Should Look At The Trans Community

The continuous intrigue surrounding the appearances of the Kardashian and Jenner women has been partially sustained by their ambiguous statements regarding cosmetic enhancements. Although there have been acknowledgments regarding non-surgical interventions like Botox and fillers, discussions about surgical body modifications have been scarce, making Kylie Jenner's candid revelation about undergoing breast augmentation at 19 during the season finale of their Hulu series, The Kardashians, in July 2023, particularly startling.

This family has faced criticism for promoting unattainable beauty ideals through various means, including the manipulation of their images on social media with Photoshop and filters, endorsing diet products, and openly discussing extreme dieting measures. These practices have been scrutinized for contributing to unrealistic beauty standards and influencing women's body image negatively. Many critics have pointed to the detrimental implications of the Kardashians’ suggestion that their aesthetic results are merely due to genetics and hard work, ignoring the significant role of cosmetic procedures.

The Kardashians series itself broached the subject of their influence on beauty norms in its latest season. A notable discussion took place in the penultimate episode, which aired on July 20, where Kylie, alongside Khloé and Kourtney, delved into the pressures of maintaining their appearance. Khloé opened up about the external pressures leading to her decision to undergo rhinoplasty, citing public scrutiny, criticisms from their mother, and broader societal expectations. Kylie aimed to dismantle the belief that her facial alterations stemmed from insecurity, asserting her confidence and explaining that her decision to get dermal fillers was out of self-love. She reflected on the broader impact of their choices, acknowledging their significant influence and expressing concern over the trend of young girls heavily editing their photos online. Kylie's reflections indicate a deeper awareness of the role they play in shaping beauty standards and the potential repercussions of their actions on the public's self-perception.

Get on any social media platform, and you’ll easily find a plethora of opinions that insist the Kardashian-Jenner clan is playing a significant role in ruining women’s perception of beauty by surgically altering their bodies from a young age and pretending like their physique is a product of hard work at the gym. However, the very same people who criticize the Kardashians for completely changing the way they look seem to have no problem whatsoever when trans-identified individuals alter their appearance in the name of gender theory.

Wy Aren’t People Bothered When Trans-Identified Individuals Surgically Alter Their Bodies? 

Dylan Mulvaney, a prominent TikTok influencer known for his "Days of Girlhood" series chronicling his so-called gender transition, revealed his facial feminization surgery (FFS) in December 2022. Having taken a break to recover, his return was marked by an Instagram video titled "The Face Reveal," which showcased his transformation with a blend of Old Hollywood elegance and futuristic style. The reveal featured Mulvaney in a dynamic robotic tutu and knee-high silver boots, transitioning to a classic black dress reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn, all accompanied by classical music. He addressed his followers makeup-free, expressing his happiness with the results and emphasizing the importance of “gender-affirming” procedures for the trans and nonbinary communities.

The whole point of FFS is to soften traditionally masculine features to align your appearance more closely with your supposed gender identity. It’s a completely elective surgery that has nothing to do with your health or needs. It’s just something that trans-identified males choose to look more like a woman. Mulvaney’s comment section was full of support. Celebrities and influencers praised him for his bravery, and as 2023 went on, he became the center of makeup campaigns and even a Bud Light advertisement wearing a dress and showing off his “feminized” face.  

Hunter Schafer is another trans-identified male who once called himself a “pastor’s daughter from North Carolina.” He starred in HBO’s Euphoria and is revered as a fashion icon by publications like Teen Vogue, thousands of fans, and many other celebrities and influencers. He has very clearly altered his body with a variety of plastic surgeries and cosmetic procedures, not to mention the high likelihood of hormone replacement therapy he has undergone over the years. But like Mulvaney, he is praised by the mainstream culture and the public and hailed as a beautiful trans champion. He was recently called a “fashion hero” on X, and there were multiple photos shared of his recent outfit choices. 

The replies are full of compliments for Schafer, calling him “absolutely stunning,” and one person even wrote that he has the “most blessed breast surgeon.” When a man gets fake breasts surgically created for his body, it’s praiseworthy, but when a Kardashian woman does it, it’s setting a terrible example for young women and setting unrealistic beauty standards. 

Even when Ellen “Elliot” Page butchers her own body by getting her breasts surgically removed and a chest masculinization surgery (as well as robust hormone replacement therapy), she is praised by most people for being brave enough to live her truth. Why is it that trans-identified individuals are glorified and acclaimed for getting life-changing plastic surgery and even cutting off certain parts of their body, while the Kardashians are the ones who are blamed for forever wrecking beauty standards?

At the end of the day, it’s both the same thing: Whether the person claims to be trans or is trying to make themselves more Instagram-worthy, they are opting in for elective surgeries and procedures that alter the shape of their body and face so they feel more content about what they see in the mirror. The trans community will frame this as a way for people to feel like their true selves, but that same argument could be applied to the Kardashians as well. So either we accept it from both sides, or we equally condemn it.

Closing Thoughts

We know why the trans community gets a free pass to change their bodies with plastic surgery, free from any criticism that accuses them of setting unrealistic beauty standards. They fall under the category of the “oppressed” on the intersectional scale of wokeness. That means they get to play by different rules than the Kardashians, who are considered nothing more than rich “oppressors” who have more money than they deserve. At least, this is the way it’s seen by the left, which is why the very people who shriek about the Kardashians online will turn around and bow down at the feet of the likes of Schafer, Mulvaney, and Page. It’s dishonest and disingenuous.

If we’re being honest, we can at least admit that what trans-identified individuals are doing is even more dangerous than whatever surgeries and enhancements the Kardashians are getting done. That’s because the former are lying about who they are and pretending to be women when they’re men (or vice versa), setting a precedent to the younger generations that you can just wake up one day and choose to be a different gender, which completely erases the unique, important, distinct roles that both men and women have familially and socially. The Kardashians may have spent millions of dollars on making their nose, breasts, and butt look better, but at least they’re still being true to their womanhood at the end of the day. 

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