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I conducted an experiment on the importance of make up
- paulddraper 10y agoThe closest male equivalent would probably be facial shaving. It's not nearly as historically consistent as face makeup: red lips, smooth skin, outlined eyes. (See ancient Egypt.) There have definitely been strong preferences for male facial hair, but they've varied per culture. This has changed a little in recent years, but you'd almost never see a male model with a beard. I'd be very interested in seeing similar experiments in business/social/dating environments.
- fegu 10y agoAbout ten years ago a new razor brand (Ruud and Rye) marketed to young professionals with this angle. Their slogan was "Trust is clean shaven". It always kind of stuck with me.
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- oneloop 10y agoOne of the many major male versions of this is height. You just gotta play the best you can with the cards you were dealt.
- exolymph 10y agoI don't think height is exactly equivalent because you can't affect your height and you don't have to put in work to maintain it. But in terms of how employers and potential partners judge you, then yes.