Blonde women earn more despite ‘dumb’ stereotype
Blonde-haired women earn seven percent more than women with other hair colours researchers claim, suggesting looks are worth more than intelligence if stereotypes are correct.
The Telegraph reports that the study found that not only do blonde women earn more than darker haired counterparts in the workplace, that they also also marry wealthier men, who earn an average of six per cent more than the husbands of other women.
The study in the journal, Economics Letters reported that having blonde hair boosts pay by $3,000 a year for a woman earning the average salary.
Researchers at the University of Queensland, who surveyed 13,000 women, said that the difference in pay remained the same even when other factors such as height, weight and education were removed.
Researchers were unable to explain why why blonde-haired women were more financially successful, but said no other hair colour produced similar results.
Dr David Johnston, who led the study, said: “Blonde women are often depicted as being more attractive than other women, but also less intelligent.”
“But it seems the association between blondes and beauty dominates any perception that they have low intelligence.”
“This could explain why the ‘blondeness effect’ is evident in the marriage market.” Dr Johnston said.
In a comment to Mail on Sunday Olga Uskova, president of the International Blondes Association, did nothing to change the stereotype that blondes are ditzy and ‘dumb’.
“Blondes have wealthier husbands because we are more fun and outgoing, and men are more attracted to us.”
“We also do better in the workplace because when we make a mistake we can say, ‘Oh, sorry about that, it’s because I’m blonde’ and get away with it.” She said.
I know why blondes earn more money. The two kinds of women that earn more money than normal are blondes and prostitutes, the common link being sex. They both offer sex and it’s no joke or meant to be sarcastic, it’s how it really is. Blonde women do get attention for being blonde mostly from racist men and there is a lot of racism. Rich men use blonde women in the same opportunistic way they use them. Marrying a blonde is a ticket into a racist society and the man’s claim to superiority in that circle whether social or business. There aren’t as many blondes either, so they get scooped up by the racist men. Pretty Blondes have always had special treatment in racist societies and that is why today they are seen as aggressive, especially towards other women who are attractive or more attractive than them. They have a lot of confidence in their blonde hair and that is why they will go as far as stalking their competition (especially pretty brunettes) in order to compete. They go everywhere the pretty brunette goes trying to steal the attention and when all else fails, they’ll bend over and show you their rear end with all confidence that their prized asset will win in the end. Sometimes a pretty big breasted brunette can have two or three stealthy blondes stalking her at the same time, which can go on for years because they are so jealous when they do not get the attention of which they are use to in the racist society. Furthermore, when the president of the blonde association tells you that blonde women are successful in the workplace because they can give the excuse of being blonde when they make a mistake, she’s lying. What really happens is that when the blonde woman makes a mistake, she bends over and shows her boss her rear end and says, “what’s more important boss, my mistake, or my rear end? where the boss replies, “well your rear end, of course.” Then when the boss asks for her hand in marriage, she says, “yes, but only if you give me a raise.” That’s what really happens. I’m glad there is finally some proof against a racist society.
@Linda, race is skin color. So someone is not racist based on favoring a hair color. They are prejudice. And people say blondes are dumb… *sigh*
I happen to be blonde, so I take your whole statement as offensive. I’m blonde, and I’m not slutty. Maybe you grew up to hate certain people out of jealously, but honey, you really need to stop. It’s not right to be rude and say that every blonde behaves like that. People with any hair color could behave like that. Maybe you’re the ho? Ever thought of that? I’m guessing you’re a brunette since you act like they are better. Really, no hair color is better than another. Your comments are very prejudice, and yet you call others “racist” in which, as I’ve said before, is prejudice, not racist. And, you’re not successful in the work place because you don’t even know the meaning of the word “racist” not becuase blondes are bending over to the boss. What’s sad is that I’m only in high school and I actually am obviously more intelligent than you. Don’t blame blondes for you failing at life.
I agree with you Joanna, that first comment was absolutely RIDICULOUS. You really think hair color makes a person? You have a lot to learn!!
@ Linda…sounds like you have some deep seeded psychological issues. To make such moronic generalisations, I am assuming you may have been in a situation where your husband left you for an attractive AND intelligent blonde woman at his work, and you were an unemployed house wife who just sat at home eating cookies and watching day time television. Hair colour means nothing. I myself hold a professional position in a 90% male work environment. Since I was about 15 years old I have experimented with all shades of hair colours, and I must say that having fairer hair does get you more attention from men but to compensate you have to deal with tons of unnecessary hostily from jealous insecure brunettes. FYI stereotyping is a sign of a low level of cognitive capacity as it is a ‘short-cut’ pathway of mental processing in making assessments of phenomena. I personally have enough self worth and confidence in my intellect and do not let the illegitimate opinions of people with too much time on their hands get to me. “Let your haters be your motivators” – as a male colleague has said to me!