Study Reveals Women’s Faces Rated More Attractive Than Men’s Across Genders
Blow for men as women’s faces are rated more attractive by both sexes in major study

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A comprehensive study led by the Max Planck Institute found that women's faces are rated significantly more attractive than men's by both sexes. The research analyzed data from over 1.5 million face ratings and suggests biological and social factors contribute to this 'gender attractiveness gap.'
- 01The study analyzed 52 previous studies with over 1.5 million face ratings from more than 28,500 participants.
- 02Women's faces received an average attractiveness rating about one-third higher than men's.
- 03Men's faces are often perceived as threatening due to traits associated with testosterone, such as larger bone structure.
- 04Women tend to rate each other more kindly than men rate one another, possibly due to social conditioning.
- 05The findings suggest both biological and social influences on perceptions of attractiveness.
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A recent study conducted by researchers at the Max Planck Institute in Germany has revealed that women's faces are consistently rated as more attractive than men's by both sexes. This research, which analyzed data from 52 studies involving over 1.5 million face ratings, indicates a significant 'gender attractiveness gap.' Women rated other women as notably more attractive than men rated them, with women's average attractiveness scores being approximately one-third higher than men's. The researchers suggest that biological factors, such as facial structure influenced by testosterone, may contribute to this perception, as male features can appear more threatening. Additionally, social factors play a role, with women generally being kinder in their ratings of each other compared to men. The study also highlights the potential influence of grooming standards and societal norms that may shape perceptions of beauty. Dr. Eugen Wassiliwizky, the study's author, noted that this research represents the largest global collection of facial attractiveness data to date, emphasizing its relevance beyond heterosexual mate selection.
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