Replying to Avatar James A Lewis

Case and point.

I think it's more traditional values, but curviness is also an indicator of health, so mate selection bias may be there, too, not only technical fitness. In modern times, moderate thinness is also an indicator of health, so it's not one sided. There's also the balance between novelty and familiarity. It's an interesting discussion.
Avatar
Laeserin 1y ago

Thinnest has become a class indicator because it means she hangs out at the gym, has an easy job and no kids, and is vegan or only eats sirloin.

Reply to this note

Please Login to reply.

Discussion

Avatar
James A Lewis 1y ago

Thinness as class indicator isn't incorrect, but it's a little reductionist, too. Modern diet is terrible for rich and poor, and obesity is more common in poorer demographics but not by so much as to thinking it causal. Healthy physique (read "at least not obese") could mean dietary discretion, gym girl, wealthy, or a combination.