The Averaged Woman’s Face Around The World:

A few anti-racism articles to help you on your journey:
I am Black. This is what I Need (& what I Don’t) from White Allies.
Brené Brown defines “White Privilege” for us—& it’s the Best Explanation I’ve Heard.

^ South African?

The average Scottish woman ^

Okay, here we go: some may be mislabeled. Clicketyclick for huge image:

Note: Averaging improves symmetry, and “symmetry is an underlying factor in determining attractiveness.”

Why the “average” always look conventionally beautiful: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Averageness

…from the Dienekes Anthropology blog. Note: “Calculating average proportions unpleasant asymmetries and irregularities become leveled out. Moreover, by blending together several faces wrinkles and pimples gradually disappear. As a consequence, the skin looks younger and perfectly smooth” From http://www.uni-regensburg.de/Fakultaeten/phil_Fak_II/Psychologie/Psy_II/beautycheck/english/durchschnittsgesichter/durchschnittsgesichter.htm

Bonus video:

Relephant:

> What does your Body look like when it feels these 14 basic Emotions? 

> 26 Unforgettable Photographs That Prove There is No One Way to Be Beautiful.

> Supermodels without Makeup.

> A Map of What Every Single Country Leads the World In.

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