This document discusses attraction from an anthropological perspective. It covers the basic types of attraction, including physical and romantic attraction. For physical attraction, it outlines traits typically found attractive in males and females, such as facial masculinity, body composition, facial attractiveness, and bodily shape. Romantic attraction is influenced by factors like personality, communication, partner selection, proximity, and nature versus nurture. The document provides books to read on attraction and gives tips for appearing more attractive to potential mates, including capitalizing on uniqueness, self-awareness, and authenticity.

1. ATTRACTION
ANTHROPOLOGY
Anthropology 101, Loudon

2. Anthropological Attraction
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The Basic Types of
Attraction
Physical Attraction
Romantic Attraction
Theories
Matching Hypothesis
Attachment Styles

3. Physical Attraction in Males
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Attractive traits
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Facial Masculinity:
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Pronounced cheekbones
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Strong Jawlines
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Asymmetrical faces
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Body Composition
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Lower Mid-range BMI
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V-Shaped Torso
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Distinctive body scent
Best Examples:
Jack LaLanne

4. Physical Attraction in Females
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Attractive Traits
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Facial Attractiveness
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Dark Limbal Rings Around Eyes
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Wide Set Eyes
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“Baby Faced”
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Seemingly “rare”
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Bodily Shape
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„Trending‟
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body shape
Body Fat ranging from 20%+
Waist to Hip Porportions
Bust Proportions
Legs – more attention paid by „studly‟ male counterparts
Best Example:
Bettie Page

5. Romantic Attraction
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Self-determined factors
Personality
 „homogenous‟ characteristics in partners :
like-mindedness
 Communication (body language, mannerisms, etc.)
 Partner selection and preference
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External Factors
Proximity (closeness, convenience of partner)
 Nature Vs. Nurture
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6. Books to Read on Attraction

7. Ways to Make Yourself Appear
More Attractive to Potential Mates
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Capitalize on Uniqueness
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Self-Awareness
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Partners will find a unique attribute intriguing
Knowing what you want and understanding
what benefits you in the longterm (or short
term!)
Authenticity
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People are more or less able to detect deceit
or exaggeration (unless you‟re really that
good)

8. Going Out Into the World
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Make your own Decisions!
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Not allowing other things to make your mind
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Realize when the relationship has become
dysfunctional
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happens to everyone at one point
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Don‟t worry, Be happy
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Being single doesn‟t mean a less fulfilling life, it just means that you haven‟t found the „one‟ yet or
that you‟re cruisin‟ solo. There‟s also a lot of life‟s luxuries afforded to you when you are single!