Are Muscle Men More Sexist Toward Women?
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2012/06/26 16:54:11
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Ladies, you might admire that guy at the gym for his burly biceps and pecs, but he might not be as dreamy as he looks. Men who are obsessed with beefing up their muscles are more likely to be sexist, new research finds, according to LiveScience.


"We think men who hold oppressive beliefs about women and gender equality are also more likely to endorse traditional stereotypes of masculinity, which includes the muscular physique," study researcher Viren Swarmi, of the University of Westminster in the United Kingdom, told LiveScience.
So why are gym rats more likely to be hostile toward women? Swarmi said it may be a reaction to changing gender roles. "In societies where patriarchal structures are being challenged, some men may seek to reassert their masculinity by enhancing their physiques," the scientist said.
Meanwhile, researchers suspect that men who engage in this kind of thinking may be suffering from negative body image themselves. They're also more likely to go for skinny girls: past research has found that men who hold stronger oppressive beliefs are more likely to find thinner women attractive. Doesn't exactly sound like Mr. Right ...
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idea!?
I've seen just as many fat turds, slobs, and skinny runts sexist in regards to women. My stepmother was married to one
However, all the body-builders I've known - which, serving in the forces, is quite a few - have been selfish, egocentric, vain people who cared about nothing except their personal appearance, and spent as much time on face creams and doing their hair as they did exercising!
Most of them were cowards who built up their muscles as a front to hide their lack of courage.
Seriously though, more attractive people attract more people and have their choice of a larger pool. Why not stay in shape?
Sick of today's Politically incorrect posing as being Corrct
Good to see some genuine reality to life.
If only I had their muscle - good on them ;)
Personally, I think it's nice, a guy working out, for health, etc, but nothing excessive. Or he could be ridiculous like this one!