Why Do Women Have Long Hair and Men Have Short Hair Around the World?
There is something interesting about human beings that we often notice without really thinking about it. In many parts of the world, women are more likely to have long hair, while men are more likely to keep their hair short. We see this in India, Europe, America, parts of Africa, and many other societies. A little girl growing her hair long can seem completely ordinary, while a boy with very long hair may attract comments. But is this really something natural? Were women always supposed to have long hair and men short hair? The surprising answer is no . Hair itself does not know whether it belongs to a man or a woman. Both can grow long hair. The difference we see today is a fascinating mixture of biology, history, religion, fashion, social rules, practicality, and personal choice. In my view, this is one of those everyday things that looks natural only because we have seen it for so long. Hair Has No Gender The first thing we should understand is that long hair is not biologica...
