Are there actually differences in color preference between men and women? Interesting idea, but I don't know. Sexual dimorphism exists in humans, but it's mild to moderate as compared to, say, the arachnid kingdom. Certain patterns will emerge in studies just because the researchers are looking for them.
At least this is research into something fairly innocuous, though.
At least this is research into something fairly innocuous, though.
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It seems to me that differences in colour preference are related to culture far more than any essential distinction between the sexes. A short step away from the western frame of reference shows all kinds of diverse inclinations among people.
When it comes to questions of how different people react to colours I've always envied those who report experiencing aspects of synesthesia. I would love to hear shades of blue.
I think you're right. Biology accounts for our sensory input, and this is largely constant for everyone as far as we know. (A book I'm reading says women have better peripheral vision, which is an evolutionary advantage but only effects perception to a certain extent.) How all this input is put together is more of a cultural thing.
It does amaze me that some people experience synesthesia. Again, there could well be an evolutionary advantage to a tribe having members who hear what other people just see, or see what others smell, etc.
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