Men Around the World Seem to Prefer Women Who Have

Men around the world seem to prefer women who have reproductive potential, and women seem to prefer males who have power and influence. In some cultures, both men and women seem to prefer lighter skin tones, while in others both men and women prefer darker skin tones. What do these findings imply about how an ideal of beauty is established?

A) People have a tendency to value the ideal self over the actual self.
B) Part of the ideal of beauty seems to be genetic or instinctual, and part of it appears to be cultural, or learned.
C) All living organisms must have an instinctual ability to successfully reproduce.
D) Both examples show the importance of economics and class in the ideal of beauty. People who are rich and successful are considered attractive.