Why does society give so much privilege to blondes? Most of the time the term beauty equals blonde. How do you feel about it?

[Anonymous]

[Investigator]

If I were to do a subtext reading into the concept of hair color, I would say that "brighter" colors (closer to white) are interpreted as more youthful and darker colors are more mature (a trope in more ways than one). When people say "blonde is beautiful", I would read that as "youthful/vibrant" is beautiful.

An even closer subtext would be that "youthful" translates to "childlike" or "innocent", as in naive, i. e. "blondes are privileged to not know better", which itself feeds into the "dumb blonde" stereotype. When people say "hold onto and cherish your childhood", what they actually mean is "hold onto naive optimism, barricaded away from the mirth and depravity that is the dark and dingy world of adult suffering and despair". Therefore, coming full circle, blondes would be considered "beautiful" in their obliviousness and ignorance about the "real world".

That's just my two cents

[David92506]

I never realized that blonde hair women with blue eyes were instantly considered beauty until I moved to California. I'm from Minnesota, where a lot of Swedish and Norwegian people live, and most of them have blonde hair and blue eyes.

I think it depends on where a person lives.

[Sleepygirl7975]

there's actually ugly blondes witch makes no sense calling them the most beautiful when it's completely equal for all hair color girls it's the face features that makes one beautiful not hair color skin color.

[laurieluvsit]

There is a video in this myTake that gives you the answer :)

THE TRUTH BEHIND WHY BLONDES HAVE MORE FUN!

[Felicityoyo]

I feel like thats more of a thing with media. Historically female attractiveness in the western world equated to women being frail, fair, and weak with pale features. Things like blonde hair and blue eyes were looked at as the beauty standard and while media like movies and tv shows still have remnants of that culture I'd say most people have wider more varying preferences in hair color.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

This might not be easily digest able this is what I think maybe wrong apologize in advance no offense to anyone its just an opinion not the ultimatum.
1. Blondes are attractive, well you can sed in the above pics as well.
2. They are needy they want a man in there life and so many are submissive and loving.
3. They are not too smart so they have less ego and they think by heart and as well.
4. Since they are like that they satisfy man's ego of being needed.
5. They are sexually open for experiments.
6. they have no sense of shame they are quite straight and don't care for anyone's opinion.
7. They know how to gains a man's attention sexually by any means no sense of righteousness which makes things easier.
8. They are naughty and go for what they want.

[TadCurious]

It's because they are intellectually challenged and need extra help. To the extent possible we should integrate them into the workplace (receptionist is a good job for them if they're given a card to read of what to say when they answer the phone) and society at large. We can all admire their beauty while at the same time assisting them as much as possible in becoming contributing members of society.

[MannMitAntworten]

Interesting... in all my years the only favoritism blondes ever seemed to receive was that of being simple minded and naive. This goes for both blonde men and women. Whilst brunettes were made out to be the brilliant. What a load of bullshit in both directions.

[hellacray]

Now I know this plays into the stereotype but I think a lot of blondes are dumb bimbos.

Like they're the ones that dress the most slutty and gets the most drunk.

This isn't true for everyone of course, but it's just what I've seen and my general impression.

[theCobbler]

Wtf? I never heard that one before? Besides it's a bunch of bullshit... I'll take a brunette over a blonde any day! I think because them " thinking ; I'm a blonde I'm special .." is the biggest reason for my opinion!
PS: I'm a blonde now graying lol!

[Anonymous]

One word; Hollywood. They made the fake bleach blonde hair look popular by featuring so many actresses with that hair color. Personality I hate when people with beautiful dark hair bleach it blonde, I think it looks terrible. I am so tired of seeing that hair color everywhere, it is my least favorite hair color by far.

[KrakenAttackin]

I don't think blonde equals beauty, but there definitely is a bias that "blonde" means "fertile" which men are biologically programmed to receive well.

Beauty as a whole is a gigantic advantage in society. Beautiful people have so many privileges and protections, that they don't realize it. I have heard much older women losing their amazing beauty and the shock of no longer having doors fly open for them or actually have to pay for things, and actually getting speeding tickets.

[Felicityoyo]

I dont think blonde is one of the traits of fertility.. it has more to do with skin clarity and bone structure. Blonde hair does not determine health or strength.

[proNutro]

Honestly being a blonde woman myself I get more of the negative stereotype. Blonde=dumb/useless and so on.
I’ve always experienced negative stereotypes and that woman with brown or black hair are the beautiful/sexy ones.

[theChineseWASP]

This is a politics question? LOLLL

Blonde is just more exotic looking but I don’t think they get any special privileges. Many men still prefer brown or black hair overall.

[Jaysonava]

The statement isn't correct. It depends on the culture.

In the South of the USA. Yes, they are percieved as beautiful.

In Spain... not neccesarily. New Zealand. Not so much.
Hair color doesn't mean much in NZ.

[Apple1996]

Not sure. I know that men do prefer women with brown hair so doesn't seem like so many people are glorifying blondes

[The_Other]

There are also negative stereotypes that come with being blonde, just watch any horror movie.

Personally I like Grey hair, or absolutely black or winter-white hair (Natural and Untainted)

[likelyOK]

I think it's outdated at least in the US there are trends of desire and blondes don't have it anymore.

[TheGrandOracle]

I have a preference heavily leaning towards gingers. So myself in particular would be more likely to give privilege to them. But that's just it. Preference. It's just that it so happens that most people are typically more attracted to blondes. People will always give privilege to those they are attracted to. Just that blondes have more people giving it to them.

[SparklyMop7]

To me, a person can be good looking, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're beautiful. In my opinion, personality is more important than looks and a person with a good personality is more beautiful than a person with a bad personality.

[Reaperbot666]

I tend to like girls with darker hair color. provided its her natural color that is.

black, brown or red most often.

[AD240pCharlie]

I think it depends a lot on where you are. In my experience, which also fits with the research I've come across, "beauty" has much more to do with symmetry than any specific trait across the board.

[ThisAndThat]

It's a myth as far as I'm concerned. For example, the girl in the picture here, cute as can be. She would be the type I would go for if I weren't MGTOW and outdated.

[TommyLee73]

Blondes usually stand out more. I will probably notice them first in a crowded place but I'm more attracted to dark hair. Black hair.