The demographic characteristic that has received the most attention in the study of attraction is sex. Compare/contrast how sex differences and gender differences influence what people find attractive.
What will be an ideal response?
Sex differences: women more hesitant than men to report physical attraction as important part of selection process; men and women more similar than different in terms of what they find attractive in others; what attracts them to others may depend on way questions is asked and not on sex. Gender differences: men and women display mix of feminine and masculine behaviors and beliefs (androgynous); developmental environment; “traditional” roles and attraction; cultural influences.
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