Women self segregating by looks

[NumberSix]

A pattern, I have noticed, in the world is that women segregate into groups by their level of attractiveness.  So a woman’s friends will be about the same level of attractiveness.  I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this and can shed any philosophical light on the subject.  
 

[FreedomPhilosophy]

A pattern, I have noticed, in the world is that women segregate into groups by their level of attractiveness.  So a woman’s friends will be about the same level of attractiveness.  I was wondering if anyone else has noticed this and can shed any philosophical light on the subject.  

 

I think there is something to this. Obviously a less attractive women will be concerned about looking relatively less attractive if she is in close proximity to a very attractive woman.

 

Similarly a short/fat/ugly man will probably not want to hang out in clubs with tall/fit/handsome men. He would have feelings of inadequacy.

[Troubador]

I think that can go the other way, in that if your fat and you hang around a lot of fit and healthy people it can inspire you to sort yourself out.

 

Also it can be an observational measure of self esteem, sometimes attractive people who lack a measure of confidence will surround themselves with people less attractive as a bolster.

 

This can occur with intellect as well, as a somewhat clever individual can get something from being the smartest person in the room, and often direct the group as a result.

[MMX2010]

There's a long rant on the Roosh V Forum that I cannot find which said something like, "In any conflict involving multiple female members, the female who can garner the most attention wins."  Since more beautiful women can naturally get more attention, they're seen as threats by less attractive women. 

[KurtAnderson]

Related article from the Atlantic put up yesterday

[Wuzzums]

Humans are social animals and therefore they seek the company of fellow humans. What better company is there than people similar to yourself? Looks is just one of countless factors people segregate by and it's by no means specific to women. Why do guys that like football play football with other guys that like football? The answer to the question is in the question itself.

[DaVinci]

My view on this is that people like mirrors of themselves. People want to see themselves reflected in others. A spouse, friends, etc. This is why you see so many people who are married to someone who looks like their sister/brother. I think it is a biological drive.

 

Even the things that people are interested in, as in movies, books etc fall into this category. There have been many times I've seen people talk about how good a movie or t.v. show is that has a main character that looks a lot like them.

 

So I think that this idea extends outward in a more general sense. People want to be around other people who are around the same level of attractiveness that they are. A woman who is an 8 out of 10 in attractiveness wants to hang out with other 8's.

 

I would even say this applies to intelligence and overall character. I know I don't want to hang out with pscychopaths. I want to hang out with other non-violent, peaceful people.

 

Now, I don't think wanting to see mirrors of yourself is bad by default. It is really how you act on it that makes it bad. This is the problem with the scenario you described. That people are segregating others from a group based on looks. A woman who is an 8 in attractiveness thinks that based just on that criteria that there is nothing worthwhile about a woman who is a 5. Everything about that woman beyond what is perceived by the most superficial glance is ignored and a hasty judgement call is made.

[DaviesMa]

The idea that overweight people influence thinner people to become overweight is backed up by research:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/25/health/25iht-fat.4.6830240.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

[fractional slacker]

The idea that overweight people influence thinner people to become overweight is backed up by research:

 

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/25/health/25iht-fat.4.6830240.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

 

Interesting article and idea. Not sure how they can double blind or find a method to falsify their conclusion.

 

How do they eliminate coincidence and or friendship influence ie a dominant friend directly influencing passive friend?

 

Let's take this theory for a spin with alcohol. Go to bar where friends are drinking and choose not drink. How likely is it your non-drinking will influence friends to put down their glasses?