[Gondring]

Well, the answer seems to be "Society," since the ideals have changed with the times and conditions. In the past, women with large waists have been favored, for example. Sometimes it can indicate a woman who is better nourished and will yield healthier offspring.

[goldstategop]

Exactly. I would say male tastes of beauty do change over time. Who knows what type of women men will find attractive a century from now?

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