How influential is the media in deciding what we find attractive?

Question

Before the media who or what determined what was considered popularly attractive?

Answer 1

Not very much.  Scour the internet for the widest variety of p**n you can find and I'm sure you'll see what I mean.

Answer 2

our perceptions of fashion are obviously extremely media-based; as are our perceptions of certain personality traits.  however, we are genetically programmed to find certain characteristics attractive, physically and emotionally, and those have determined our main attractions always.

Answer 3

It is common for people to remove themselves from the responsibility. I decide what I find attractive. You decide what you find attractive.

Answer 4

before media, popularity was based on moral values and traditions.

Answer 5

I don't think it truly does, but it sure does a good job of confusing people about it at the conscious level.  

Answer 6

Anything could have been attractive. But with the media showing only certain types of girls. Like the ones with the big b***s and bubbly butt and cute face. many find that extremely attractive, i do too... ;)

but you never know maybe before the media, a slim body was considered more attractive. stuff like that.

Answer 7

Media does have a huge influence on what is trendy - popularity.

Yet, attractive is not just being poplar, it could also mean unique.

Ultimately, individuals must decide for themselves what is attractive

- with or without media.