When I Wanna be a Sexy Girl: Role of Habitus on the Field of Sexy Model

Abstract

The working image of the sexy model career is still tied to the various negative meanings. It hid the disadvantaged and struggling for the
well-being of them and their family, which lead them to this way. This study uses ethnographic studies to tell the stories and life experiences of 8 sexy female models in a magazine-shooting company. The content was analyzed under the Pierre Habitus's concept to reflect the process and conditions for entering this way.

The results of the study showed that these women share common backgrounds, relationships, and closeness with their family members. Their nurturing style is open-minded and action-oriented, especially the skills that are performed during childhood as well as at the beginning of work age. The type of work selection of women in this group is focusing on appearance, courage and expression in service. As well as the necessity of economic dimensions, self-sufficiency and their family support. All women in this group have the same path to enter this career. They were persuaded by acquaintances, close friends or whom they felt trusted. They then opened up, accepted and saw them as role models. It influences
the perception of work characteristics and economic value obtained from this occupation. These process and condition were the results of social
structures that socialize and construct their thoughts, values, and skills. and finally become to habitus that absorb these women to the field of sexy model. This is not only a roughly decision but was an influence of complicated social mechanics throughout their lives.