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Originally Posted by preciousjeni
Question for anyone who might venture a guess...why is it that in the pictures from the late 1800s early 1900s, the women look so different from women today?
I think part of it is nutrition, meaning, we have better nutrition so we look healthier. But, it's more than that. They have totally different facial structures and such.
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I wonder if it has to do with the fact that over the past 50 years or so, parents are more likely than they were in the past to marry outside their ethnicity. Think of historical physical traits of different ethnicities - for example, if someone's parents are both 100% Italian, their children may bear strong Italian features (Roman nose, olive skin, etc.). Many native Americans tend to have distinct facial features and hair (prominent cheek bones, very dark hair).
Perhaps having more than one ethnicity in your heritage changes the way people look. If you are old enough, think back to when you could possibly identify someone's heritage by looking at them. The stereotypes still exist, but not as much. We must be very careful not to judge people on their assumed heritage. It's getting better, but it still exists.
Additionally, years ago, it wasn't necessarily proper to marry outside your ethnicity. Even in the 70s and early 80s, I remember ethnic issues going on at our church, which for many years was primarily Irish. Then the Italians moved into the area, and it caused quite a stir. Then Portuguese immigrants moved into the area, and the Church started having one mass a weekend in Portuguese.
Anyway, it's just my opinion based on my personal experiences.
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