To different people, imperfection alludes to different things; to some, being imperfect and having flaws are what render us all human. 'Imperfection is beauty', said Marilyn Monroe and these are the words that some people choose to live by. Others still, believe that imperfection is indicative of failure and that they must attempt to bring themselves to a state of total perfection: a state that is always constantly just out of their reach.
These views on imperfection fluctuate depending on various things: for example, someone who grew up in a very religious home may be led to believe that they must model themselves in the image of whatever 'perfect' God they believe in, though this is not to say that everybody hailing from a religious background will have unhealthy ideals regarding perfection. Others who are raised in a more lenient household, where mistakes are readily accepted and pressure is never too heavily applied in academic, athletic or any other areas, may have the view that perfection is something that is impossible to attain and that being flawed is a fundamental part of being human.
It is these varying views on imperfection that have helped largely to shape what society believes to be acceptable in terms of career and academic achievements. Alternate interpretations of and perspectives on imperfection can even shape something as important as our relationships with other people or the way we view ourselves.
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