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People Across Cultures Find Women's Faces to Be More Attractive Than Men's, a New Study Suggests
A new study analyzing data from over 28,500 participants across 76 countries found that, on average, people rate women’s faces as more attractive than men’s, a trend consistent across cultures, ages, and genders. The research, which compiled over 1.5 million face ratings from previous studies, identified facial features such as roundness in women and angularity in men as factors contributing to the observed "gender attractiveness gap." The findings suggest a universal preference for facial traits associated with femininity, though the underlying evolutionary reasons remain unclear.
A study of 28,500 people across 76 countries found that, on average, women’s faces are rated as more attractive than men’s.
The findings suggest a consistent global preference for facial features associated with femininity, which may relate to evolutionary or cultural factors.
This research offers insight into how people perceive beauty across cultures, contributing to a broader understanding of human diversity and shared experiences.
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