Physical Attractiveness And Body Image

Question 1

Men’s mate preferences

Answer 1

1. The need to mate with women who are capable of bearing offspring (female fertility varies more than male, signalled by youth and body shape)
2. Importance of passing on good genes to offspring (signalled by physical attractiveness)
3. Avoidance of cuckoldry- they want long term partners (signalled by indicators of lack of promiscuity)