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I don't quite understand how it is sexist. I'm actually interested in how makeup has come to be so predominant in the lives of women but not men. I've spoken wi
by zmitri 15y ago
I don't quite understand how it is sexist. I'm actually interested in how makeup has come to be so predominant in the lives of women but not men. I've spoken with many people about it before, and most women actually liked the fact that I wasn't into makeup. I find it especially interesting in this case, where the person is limited in what they can bring and still cares about something like makeup.
Anyway, I thought some people might have something interesting to say on HN (where people's views aren't as aligned with mainstream media due to their forward-thinking disruptive mindsets) ... but it seems like it was taken as an attack.
I'm not trying to debate, I just find it strange.
- britta 15y agoYou may find this article on recent research thought-provoking: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/13/fashion/makeup-makes-women-appear-more-competent-study.html http://www.nytimes.com/2011/10/13/fashion/makeup-makes-women... - "Wearing makeup...increases people’s perceptions of a woman’s likability, her competence and (provided she does not overdo it) her trustworthiness." (Journal link: http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0025656 http://www.plosone.org/article/info:doi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal....)