Beauty And Perception
So this article is going to discuss how beauty can be in the eye of the beholder and how there are different features people find attractive. We will also discuss which features can be found in different populations.
You might be surprised to learn that what catches one person’s eye is not exactly what will catch someone else’s and vice versa. For example, if you were to ask two people if they thought Michelle Obama was beautiful they might say yes, but they would probably have a completely different answer as to why she’s considered beautiful. One person might perceive her as being beautiful because of her skin color while another may find her attractive because of her hair or smile. On the other hand, ask a different group of people if Jennifer Lopez was beautiful and you will probably get a completely different answer. One person might find her attractive because she’s Latina while another would find her beautiful because she has a great body.
The only thing that is consistent in this scenario is that women are consistently considered more attractive than men. However, studies have shown that men and women don’t always see the same features that others do when viewing images of members of the opposite sex. This topic will be covered in depth in the following paragraphs.
What women find attractive depends on their culture and which group they are part of. In the media, people want to portray a certain idealized image of beauty that is not necessarily real. For example, there is a very small percentage of men who are able to have an erection with pictures of women that don’t have any breasts or hips. Women with ample breasts and thighs are constantly depicted in the media as being beautiful and even if they aren’t, many men still think they are because we all tend to be visual creatures that can’t help but notice what we see. When a woman or girl is presented in the media she is very often depicted as being beautiful. Other times when women are shown, they are either posed in a provocative way or the image itself is considered to be sexy. The images chosen to portray women in the media should be viewed not as a reflection of reality but of what they think men would like so that they will be attracted by them.
There has been much debate as to whether there are biological differences between men and women regarding what features both sexes find attractive, but it’s likely that at least biologically speaking all men and women have similar preferences, albeit with some variance.
When looking at the features that men find attractive in women, a man’s preference can be said to change depending on his age. Usually as a person becomes older he finds women with curves more attractive. There also is a tendency for men to find younger women more attractive than older ones and vice versa for women. The reason for this is because, as time goes on, one gets less concerned about their own appearance and begins focusing more on their partner’s appearance. Men are generally attracted to young fertile women and the attraction increases the younger they are. This again points to men being visual creatures that are attracted to what they see (the physical). In addition, men also tend to be attracted to women whose hair is of a particular style, such as long straight hair or wild.
In terms of what women find attractive, there are generally two types of women who are considered beautiful. First, there are those who have a more natural look with fewer cosmetic enhancements and usually include large breasts, full hips and thighs and voluptuous curves. They tend to be considered beautiful because they look real (not fake) and can appeal to most men regardless of their age. The other type is the type that has a plastic surgery induced look. They usually have large breasts which have been augmented using implants (the size really depends on the person) along with small hips and a flat stomach.
When looking at a man’s body women consider him to be attractive if he has broad shoulders and enhanced pectoral muscles. All women find men with abs sexy, but some women think they are more attractive when they are flat or semi-flat stomachs, while others like them a little bit bulged or chiseled. Women also prefer men who are taller than them because they feel protected and safe. In addition, women also prefer men who have legs as long as their own because it gives her the sense that he can run away fast if need be. In addition, they prefer men with arms that are proportional to their body size because it makes them look athletic and helps them protect their partner.
When it comes to the differences between racial groups, there are a few to discuss. There is a general consensus that females honestly prefer men of their own race who are more attractive than men of other racial groups. Again, this is because these men appear more familiar to them and therefore easier to identify with. This can be explained by the fact that women tend to be more interested in investing in their future than in having sexual flings with different people. As such they usually choose someone they see as being a good father or husband (usually). But that’s not the whole story. Although the vast majority of women do prefer men of their own race, some studies have suggested that they are still attracted to men of other racial groups.
As such it is believed by researchers that there may be a reason why women find men of other races attractive and there is. We live in an age where people travel more and cultures mix at unprecedented levels. Many people are exposed to different types of culture (foreign or otherwise) which they may find attractive or even fetishizing as well as being open to meeting people from different backgrounds. Although it has been shown that women do prefer men of their own racial group, this does not mean that they are not open to the idea of getting involved with someone from a different cultural background. It simply means that they prefer men who are more familiar to them than men from different backgrounds are.
When it comes to age, there is a general consistency in that all women find attractive men attractive regardless of their age (which will be discussed later). It is believed by researchers that this again could be because women like stability and as such don’t want to get involved with someone who looks like they could die at any moment. The age at which a man will find a woman most attractive depends on the man himself. Women become more fertile during their twenties, so in general, there is a peak in attraction that occurs during this stage. Women are also most fertile during their twenties which is the reason why the age of men an women they always like being with tends to be around this time. But it is not uncommon for women to continue finding men attractive throughout their life and as such it can vary. It’s also important to say that although a woman may find a man more attractive when he is younger, she may look past this if she meets someone else who she finds more attractive.
When it comes to history, there is little consensus as far as what makes a man more attractive.
Conclusion
Men and women both find each other attractive, but there are differences in terms of what they find attractive. Although men and women each prefer the characteristics of the opposite sex, there are some differences between them, which will be covered in the following sections.
Women are said to be more visual creatures which explains why they tend to be attracted to what they see when it comes to physical attraction. They also have preferences in terms of age, race, ethnicity and history when it comes to choosing who their partner should be. Men on the other hand have been shown to consider intelligence, personality and occupation more important when it comes to finding a wife or boyfriend.
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