Chapter
The Link Between Economic Inequality and the Pressure on Women to Pursue Beauty
08:57 - 20:08 (11:11)
Economic inequality prompts everyone to seek status, and for women who view beauty as a form of capital, they invest in it to stay ahead. Contrary to popular belief, data shows sexualisation may not come from patriarchal pressure, but is an effect caused by economic inequality.
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Women historically needed to rely on their appearance to get ahead, while men have had other ways, such as earning more, to achieve status.
08:57 - 10:25 (01:28)
Summary
Women historically needed to rely on their appearance to get ahead, while men have had other ways, such as earning more, to achieve status. Men are also generally more interested in attractive mates, while women prioritize partners with higher status.
ChapterThe Link Between Economic Inequality and the Pressure on Women to Pursue Beauty
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Research shows that gender inequality is linked to an increase in the frequency of sexy selfies in a particular region or country.
10:25 - 16:01 (05:35)
Summary
Research shows that gender inequality is linked to an increase in the frequency of sexy selfies in a particular region or country. The study uses big geolocated social media data across different countries and ties that data with population level data.
ChapterThe Link Between Economic Inequality and the Pressure on Women to Pursue Beauty
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Economic inequality causes individuals, regardless of gender and income status, to seek status.
16:01 - 18:57 (02:55)
Summary
Economic inequality causes individuals, regardless of gender and income status, to seek status. However, for women, particularly those who rely on beauty as a form of capital, investing in physical appearance is a way to enhance their social capital.
ChapterThe Link Between Economic Inequality and the Pressure on Women to Pursue Beauty
Episode#586 - Dr Khandis Blake - Why Do Women Take Sexy Selfies?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Income inequality can impact not only sexy selfies, but also female intersexual competition in other ways.
18:57 - 20:08 (01:11)
Summary
Income inequality can impact not only sexy selfies, but also female intersexual competition in other ways. Researcher and professor Josh Ackerman shares a story of how vocal pitch can be used as a tool for auditory signal dominance between men.