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Why are Black Women not attractive?

The physical attributes historically possessed by black women have been deemed undesirable by America's wider society -- until women of other ethnic groups began to exhibit them.

Cornrows weren't chic until Bo Derek got them, curvaceous asses weren't sexy until Jennifer Lopez came along, and full lips were unattractive until Angelina Jolie's kissers showed up and sparked a industry of lip-plumping potions.

The darker her skin and the kinkier her hair, it seems, the less a woman is valued.

But Really, what do you think?

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One word: Industry.

The propagation of what defines beautiful has largely been dominated by more conventional european genetics.

It's illogical, but true.

I do not agree that black women are less attractive than any other race, IMO some of the most gorgeous women are dark-skinned: vanessa williams, gabriel union, tyra banks, rhianna, christina millian, jennifer hudson, neicy nash, Kelly Rowland, Solange Knowles, Keri Hilson...and MANY other women all around the world

however there are stereo-types and ignorant people that do send that message.. wonderboy for instance. This is a blog posted by a woman who actually argues a legitimate point.. this may be what blunder boy meant to touch on in his VERY poorly worded question.
http://massmediaandculture.blogspot.com/2009/11/battling-both-racism-and-sexism.html

I personally I prefer a pale brunette over any woman alive. However I have seen some black ladies that have made me trip over my own feet, drool, and look like a complete idiot. When they are hot they are insanely hot, Jada Pinkett-Smith: one of the hottest women alive! Really this question is borderline racist, there are beautiful people of all colors shapes and sizes, who cares if they are whatever or whatever.

Are you serious? You've got to be kidding. My youngest son thinks Michelle Obama is hot. He's as white as they come.

i ask this, never having seen it happen before.
why now?

This question is ridiculous. Wonderboy all your talking points are all about pop culture and the usual stereotypes i see everyday from ignorant people. Stop talking about how unattractive people are and learn to appreciate whats really out there, and thats where you could see for yourself that all different types of ethnicities have beauty.

Team SP

Hey everyone,

We've noticed that some of the conversation here is treading into "hitting below the belt". And a few comments even appear racist, which we absolutely do not tolerate at SoulPancake. This question clearly lands in really charged territory, and whether it was asked in the best way to address the idea of "standards of beauty" is really up to you all to discuss. However, on such a touchy subject, we ask that you double check yourselves, and choose your words carefully.

cheers,
devon :: TeamSP

First off, I think that is a FUCKED UP question, because women are beautiful.
1. Kerry Washington
2. Beyonce
3. Halle Berry
4. Zoe Zaldana
5. Joy Bryant

Those are some stunning black women.

I'm going to take a wild guess here just say that it probably has something to do with minorities being able to take liberties with their cultural freedom. Previously in history they were regarded as less than human so now that collectively, at least for the most part, have let go of racial intolerance and are accepting people regardless of their skin color we can now take the time to publicly admire the beauty of anyone. On top of that beauty is subjective... but the point I'm trying to make is that black woman haven't suddenly gotten more or less attractive, I'm willing to bet that generalized features of humans haven't changed much over the past few hundred years- only our perceptions about other human beings.

...wonderBOY? who YOU callin' BOY.....BOY?

this dude will keep posting this stuff and yet half of you will show up with your "soap box" I'm gotta here.

Oh lets not forget that all Irish are drunks
Italians cheat...Polish are dumb, jews are cheap and mexicans are dirty. So, what small hick-town are you from?? You know the town...the one horse town and the horse ran away.

BUT! i do see the point wonderboy makes- although worded poorly.
the typical idea of beauty is set at the white standard.
you must be this thin, your hair must look this "white"
there IS a valid point

just stems from the anglos conquering and converting cultures

Some of the most beautiful women I have ever seen have been the prune-black sub-Saharan women of Congo, Natal and Kenya. I think you have a very skewed definition of beauty.

I think the question is a little screwed up. It's a massive over generalization to wonder why black women aren't attractive. Maybe the question should have been "why aren't black women attractive TO ME?" Oh wait, if that was the question, then it really wouldn't have worked here, because it's a matter of PERSONAL OPINION! It is kind of funny when someone thinks that their view is the only correct one. Just sayin' :)

I have never shared this perception of beauty as an adult. And I'm a 58-year-old Caucasian from California.

Perhaps some African American women have felt this way, and perhaps the poser of this question has felt undervalued as a woman of color?

People, people...... this poster is a troll and has been since he came on SP. Everything he writes is purely for the purpose of a negative reaction.

Move on..... there's nothing to see here.

I don't believe this question should of been made either.
First it depends on your theories of what your definition of attraction is? and what you believe it is that makes you attractive? People get so stuck in the illusion that our public media is giving us.In the fashion magazines there still remains a ton of white models, which affects our perspectives of beauty.
I am half black half latino and I can say that the women on my black side of the family are the strongest and most beautiful women in my life. I can also say that I believe I am beautiful and strong also and could not be prouder to be anything else. The world we live in is still racist and will probably always be but when people say things like this it encourages it even more and hurts me to know that.

SoulPancake

WonderBoy

Why are Black Women not attractive?

FailuresArt

One word: Industry.

The propagation of what defines beautiful has largely been dominated by more conventional european genetics.

It's illogical, but true.

SharpSinceDay1

Wolfson

JRAGS

Are you serious? You've got to be kidding. My youngest son thinks Michelle Obama is hot. He's as white as they come.

seedeypete

i ask this, never having seen it happen before.
why now?

stickyeyez

SoulPancake

kellioso

First off, I think that is a FUCKED UP question, because women are beautiful.
1. Kerry Washington
2. Beyonce
3. Halle Berry
4. Zoe Zaldana
5. Joy Bryant

Those are some stunning black women.

Mistral

ChesterMinit

...wonderBOY? who YOU callin' BOY.....BOY?

RUAsnark

this dude will keep posting this stuff and yet half of you will show up with your "soap box" I'm gotta here.

RUAsnark

Oh lets not forget that all Irish are drunks
Italians cheat...Polish are dumb, jews are cheap and mexicans are dirty. So, what small hick-town are you from?? You know the town...the one horse town and the horse ran away.

seedeypete

BUT! i do see the point wonderboy makes- although worded poorly.
the typical idea of beauty is set at the white standard.
you must be this thin, your hair must look this "white"
there IS a valid point

just stems from the anglos conquering and converting cultures

idamines

Some of the most beautiful women I have ever seen have been the prune-black sub-Saharan women of Congo, Natal and Kenya. I think you have a very skewed definition of beauty.

jedi444

goldcoastjon

I have never shared this perception of beauty as an adult. And I'm a 58-year-old Caucasian from California.

Perhaps some African American women have felt this way, and perhaps the poser of this question has felt undervalued as a woman of color?

ruthiebg

People, people...... this poster is a troll and has been since he came on SP. Everything he writes is purely for the purpose of a negative reaction.

Move on..... there's nothing to see here.

StarAngel

Guitardds

Really? Black women are unattractive? Since when? Seems I've seen a lot of good-looking ones. Huh, who knew?

the_James

mmmm there are plenty of attractive black women in america. and lots of white girls try to look like them!

Why are Black Women not attractive?

One word: Industry.The propagation of what defines beautiful has largely been dominated by more conventional european genetics. It's illogical, but true.

Are you serious? You've got to be kidding. My youngest son thinks Michelle Obama is hot. He's as white as they come.

i ask this, never having seen it happen before.why now?

First off, I think that is a FUCKED UP question, because women are beautiful. 1. Kerry Washington2. Beyonce3. Halle Berry4. Zoe Zaldana5. Joy BryantThose are some stunning black women.

...wonderBOY? who YOU callin' BOY.....BOY?

this dude will keep posting this stuff and yet half of you will show up with your "soap box" I'm gotta here.

Oh lets not forget that all Irish are drunksItalians cheat...Polish are dumb, jews are cheap and mexicans are dirty. So, what small hick-town are you from?? You know the town...the one horse town and the horse ran away.

BUT! i do see the point wonderboy makes- although worded poorly.the typical idea of beauty is set at the white standard. you must be this thin, your hair must look this "white"there IS a valid point just stems from the anglos conquering and converting cultures

Some of the most beautiful women I have ever seen have been the prune-black sub-Saharan women of Congo, Natal and Kenya. I think you have a very skewed definition of beauty.

I have never shared this perception of beauty as an adult. And I'm a 58-year-old Caucasian from California. Perhaps some African American women have felt this way, and perhaps the poser of this question has felt undervalued as a woman of color?

People, people...... this poster is a troll and has been since he came on SP. Everything he writes is purely for the purpose of a negative reaction.Move on..... there's nothing to see here.

Really? Black women are unattractive? Since when? Seems I've seen a lot of good-looking ones. Huh, who knew?

mmmm there are plenty of attractive black women in america. and lots of white girls try to look like them!

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One word: Industry.

The propagation of what defines beautiful has largely been dominated by more conventional european genetics.

It's illogical, but true.

i ask this, never having seen it happen before.
why now?

First off, I think that is a FUCKED UP question, because women are beautiful.
1. Kerry Washington
2. Beyonce
3. Halle Berry
4. Zoe Zaldana
5. Joy Bryant

Those are some stunning black women.

Oh lets not forget that all Irish are drunks
Italians cheat...Polish are dumb, jews are cheap and mexicans are dirty. So, what small hick-town are you from?? You know the town...the one horse town and the horse ran away.

BUT! i do see the point wonderboy makes- although worded poorly.
the typical idea of beauty is set at the white standard.
you must be this thin, your hair must look this "white"
there IS a valid point

just stems from the anglos conquering and converting cultures

I have never shared this perception of beauty as an adult. And I'm a 58-year-old Caucasian from California.

Perhaps some African American women have felt this way, and perhaps the poser of this question has felt undervalued as a woman of color?

People, people...... this poster is a troll and has been since he came on SP. Everything he writes is purely for the purpose of a negative reaction.

Move on..... there's nothing to see here.