Number 12 looks just like you

Signature Assignment

Assignment Objective: There are three parts to the assignment. Reflect on the value of a single aesthetic versus the value of diversity in appearance. For this assignment you are to communicate you answers to the questions (highlighted in yellow) in an essay form, length 3-5 pages. Formatting can be found in the syllabus.

Empirical Objective:

Part One:

Review the figures below (1-3).

What are the statistics communicating?

Based on numbers, predict where cosmetic surgery is heading in the future.

Figure 1. Surgical Procedures: 5-Year Comparison, 2012-2017

Figure 2. Percent of Change in Select Procedures: 2012—2017 - Surgical

Figure 3. Percent of Change in Select Procedures: 2012 - 2017 - Nonsurgical

Part Two:

You are to watch “Number 12 Looks Just Like You.” Search online for Number 12 Looks Just Like You and watch the video The Twilight Zone is an American science-fiction, fantasy, psychological-supernatural horror anthology television series created by Rod Serling, which ran for five seasons on CBS from 1959 to 1964.

Communication and Critical Thinking Objective:

In the video, “Number 12 Looks Just Like You” technology makes it possible for everyone to achieve the aesthetic ideal. In class, we learned that beauty has social value.

What was the rationale provided for undergoing the treatment?

What was to be gained by each individual? By such a society?

What was to be lost by each individual?

Social Responsibly Objective:

What is your view of a world so envisioned?

Would you consent to undergo the treatment? In other words, would you undergo a process so that you would present an ideal image agreed upon by a culture. Why or why not?

What else do you find interesting about this episode?

Critical Thinking/Social Responsibility/Empirical Objectives:

Part 3:

Based on what you learned from the figures above and the what was shown in the video, do you think the idea of cultural beauty and aesthetic ideal will result in an environment portrayed in the video? Why or why not. You must support your thoughts!

Support your comments with evidence from the figures, video, textbook, and other sources.