Stereotypes of male beauty around the world (Video)

Although we say that all men are the same, this video shows us around the world this is not the case, -well at least physically- Watch the video and tell us which one you find more attractive.

What makes a man attractive? Depends on the country. And it is that each culture has its own preferences in terms of style and attractiveness. And although we do not like to defend the idea that everyone should aspire to a «perfect body» according to established standards, it is interesting to see how these parameters change along with geography, customs and language:

This international cast of male models shows how drastically the physical attributes of the «ideal man» through 12 different countries:

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1. United States:

Musculature
Lumbersexual: scruffy beard, masculine style, fair-skinned

2. Mexico:

A certain type of behavior is valued: being “macho”
They are considered somewhat vain and superficial

3. Brazil:

Mixed race
Delicate features, tanned and toned skin
Cosmetic surgery is beginning to prevail

4. South Africa:

Despite the fact that only 8.9% of its population is light-skinned, this is imposed as an ideal
Aspires to a “western” look

5.Nigeria:

Rough masculine look
It imitates the style of music groups like D’Banj and 2Face Idibia

6. Turkey:

The masculine look is being replaced by a more romantic one, like the protagonist of a soap opera.
They are vain and care about personal cleanliness, especially hair removal.

7. Italy:

They are not afraid to use colors, they are daring and are at the forefront
They cultivate a studied look of indifference

8. Great Britain:

The most important references are those of athletes like David Beckham
They usually have tattoos
They are vain, very concerned about aesthetics and hair removal

9. Indian:

Large consumers of skin care products
vain and worried

10. South Korea:

Strongly influenced by pop culture, so they often wear makeup
You can see the musculature and a face with fine features
Plastic surgery is a very common and accepted practice

11. Philippines:

Masculine look, influenced by Latin American culture
Metrosexual: Interest in self-care, appearance, and sophisticated lifestyle

12. Australia:

Musculature
Great concern for maintaining an ideal weight and a slender frame

13. The future:

It is believed that mixed offspring will begin to be valued more, and not white skin over brunette
Greater open-mindedness in terms of styles and trends
Greater diversity in the concept of “Masculine Beauty”.

And what do you think are the most important features that characterize Colombian men?

Taken from Upsocl