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Isn't this more likely down to pale skin being associated with higher social classes? Women from lower social classes (pre-industrialisation) would mostly work
by cwish 12y ago
Isn't this more likely down to pale skin being associated with higher social classes? Women from lower social classes (pre-industrialisation) would mostly work outdoors and so be tanned.
- coolsunglasses 12y agoThat'd be my guess as well, but my point as more about discussion etiquette and trying to read the best/most plausible interpretation of what somebody said.
- Turing_Machine 12y agoYes. In general, whatever markers represent that one is a member of the wealthy/leisure class will be considered more attractive. In a peasant society, pale skin means you don't have to work in the fields. In an industrial society, having a tan means that you have the money and free time to get out of the cube farm and vacation somewhere sunny (or at least can afford to go to a tanning salon). This one seems to changing as we learn more about sun damage. In some societies, being plump means that you're wealthy enough to get plenty to eat, therefore attractive. In our society, being plump means that you eat a lot of cheap, high carb food, and that you can't afford (or don't have the free time) to spend on gym memberships, therefore less attractive. It's all "stars upon thars".