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by xeromal 1508 days ago
I don't think anyone is arguing who has greater modern power. I think people are just arguing if the preferences are created through upbringing or do they come from something more innate in our biology.
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chrischen 1507 days ago
They come from messages broadcast in media culture, and people saying disparaging remarks about height non-chalantly. All these things are malleable.
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xeromal 1507 days ago
Why would our ancient ancestors in the middle east and elsewhere use large men as their examples of powerful men who attain women and treasure?
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