Why are blondes considered to be stupid by some people? Whats the history behind this stereotype?
The blonde stereotype has changed dramatically over the centuries, and the latest incarnation is the “stupid” image. The short answer to your question would be that it’s a combination of historical stereotype, bad press, and human nature. The long answer is more interesting. Let’s start with history. Blonde hair is a recessive trait, and therefore somewhat rarer than brown or black hair. That has traditionally made it desirable. A quick perusal of art verifies this. Browse a book of Renaissance art, and count the blondes. You’ll see a good number of blondes, even coming from the Mediterranean, where most people have darker skin and hair. For that matter, check out all the reference to golden-haired Greek and Roman deities. The locals of both those areas tend to be beautifully olive-skinned and brunette, with blondes showing only very rarely. Whenever someone has the good fortune to be favored by society purely because of how they were born, those not so favored are likely to resent the
