Why Black Women Are Less Physically Attractive…

Don’t shoot me, it wasn’t my idea. If you aren’t familiar with this title, the latest internet buzz is a controversial article from Psychology Today titled, “Why Black Women Are Less Physically Attractive Than Other Women.” It has since been pulled, however, you can read it here.

When I first saw the title I didn’t immediately produce a generic response such as, “Damn that’s Ignorant!” I’ve unfortunately been desensitized by several ridiculous “Black people are less…” articles. Most of which aren’t even worthy of being called articles. This time around I admit I was a little surprised someone with a PhD even wrote about such a shallow subject, but was looking forward to reading the supporting scientific facts.

I wish I didn’t read it. Not because it was offensive, but because it was boring and lame. I’m far from being a scientist or evolutionary psychologist yet even I know that you need some strong supporting facts before making any statements, especially those that are race related. Without that, you are left with a silly idea.

Aside from the author’s poorly written article and lack of documentation, I don’t understand why polls were taken on this subject anyway. At least use grown-up graphs next time. Anyway, who cares? Where’s the relevance and what does it change? In addition, it’s an obvious matter of opinion. It’s as useful as a poll about which taste better, white grapes or red? What’s even less useful is an article from a Dr. Nobody trying to explain why.

The good news is that fortunately there are other evolutionary psychologists who apply logic. I couldn’t have written a better response and now I don’t have to. Click here to read it.

- Vic Louis