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

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Investigator · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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 · Accepted Answer

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

Felicityoyo · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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.

proNutro · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

I think it's outdated at least in the US there are trends of desire and blondes don't have it anymore.

TheGrandOracle · Answer

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 · Answer

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 · Answer

I tend to like girls with darker hair color. provided its her natural color that is. black, brown or red most often.

AD240pCharlie · Answer

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 · Answer

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.

Jackpot77 · Answer

There can also be ugly blondes as well though and they don't have privelage they get made fun of.

HerLucidNightt · Answer

I've literally never heard this taken seriously lmao

Anonymous · Answer

You’re right they do have a little privilege I guess. Who remembers that time when that white women tried to equate having blonde hair to the oppression of black people... Lmaooooooo

leahzrc · Answer

because those people are shallow. every background has attractive people and unattractive people

Browneye57 · Answer

Uh, no. Just as many prefer brunettes. And even some like gingers.  Just find a guy that likes YOU for YOU.

worldscolide · Answer

Dunno honestly, I personally am not a fan of blonde hair, Especially bottle blondes. i guess im weird though i prefer natural hair..

Natashakir72 · Answer

Everybody knows we are just more pretty. Lucky for brunette we have 50% male so there are some left over for them too ( the ones we didn't take)

Anonymous · Answer

I'm not really sure about which society you're talking about or what your definition of privilege is...

TommyLee73 · Answer

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.

Aaron_Stone · Answer

It's the facial features which are more attractive in blond people.  But it isn't the case always.

JstForSmiles · Answer

I think most of the USA views blondes as being "more feminine." I am drawn to blondes, I'll admit. But i have an intimate fetish turnon for most redheads!

JJ_Bear · Answer

I don't feel that's the case. Blondes tend to get labeled with both good & negative stereotypes.  I typically associate blondes as sexy, brunettes as sensual.

one1wild00 · Answer

Redhead's and Brunettes don't get their just due in the spotlight.

TheFlak38 · Answer

privilege to blondes? in which fantasy world do you live again?

Redlioness · Answer

Because blonde or colored eyes are transferred with recessive genes which are rare in a population to get both genes.

ThisIsMyOpinion · Answer

Well I have a thing for blondes and my wife is blonde so... Yhey blonde girls!
Now for real, I came to this question curious to see what girls had to say. Was expecting to see most saying "Blonde privilege isn't a thing". Boy was I surprised...

venusdayy · Answer

Wait blonde privilege is a thing? Why haven’t I experienced this!

icedfire · Answer

I don’t think blondes are generally more beautiful... it depends on the individual person and what suits them best

Anonymous · Answer

I LOVE it when women cry about shallowness... the irony

MackToday · Answer

Men like blonds I guess, I know I do. What more can be said about it? It's just something in our nature.

QueenOfBaku · Answer

Every blonde looks different. Some of them are amazing, some of them are not so good. Just like brunettes

Help777 · Answer

Hair color or for that fact skin or hair color make no difference

Grl2live_nlearn4u · Answer

Because we are the best! J/K if you are confident then you can be hot.

Hotboy_booblover · Answer

Never heard of this before. Both the girls are beautiful

jimmy2 · Answer

One blonde one is Brunette they both look awesomely beautiful

Meropatrick · Answer

They are pretty i can't deny that. But none blondes can be also hot.

COMMODOREII · Answer

I feel ok about tbh. I never had any issues. 😗 oh yeah i am blonde. 😛

devilman666 · Answer

#BLONDEPRIVILEGE #BANBLONDES

R4vedave · Answer

Don't think they do honestly

lydiadianeh · Answer

As a redhead I don't agree 😂

Kelly6 · Answer

Because blondes give more blowjobs

Ratmuffin · Answer

I don't know. I much prefer darker haired women.

willisg · Answer

Blondes are lonelier.

Twalli · Answer

Actually redheads are usually regarded as hotter

AlainD1991 · Answer

Blonds are Hitler's wet dream so maybe that's why

Anonymous · Answer

Not really, they do you need a pretty face too

Anonymous · Answer

I really don’t think they do to be honest.

apple24 · Answer

Blinds are the superior race

Anonymous · Answer

they need the help dumb blondes is a real thing

JimboGB · Answer

They don't.

Iron_Man · Answer

I am a Blond and I feel good about it

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