I'm Every Woman

So, Ladles and Jellyspoons, I thought I would mix it up a bit. As I touched on in my previous blog, Good ol' training Data means that if you prompt for "A beautiful Woman" you will most likely end up with an image White European or American woman. AI is lazy, it will just default to its most common training model and call it a day. Beauty is, as they say, in the eye of the beholder. Every Ethnic group has differing beauty standards so without further ado lets have a look shall we? Run the World(Girls) African and African Diaspora East Asian South Asian Southeast Asian Middle Eastern Mediterranean (Southern Europe) Northern European Indigenous Peoples Native American Aztec Māori Inuit Sámi Ainu Himba Polynesia African and African Diaspora Commonly admired features include Rich, healthy skin with a natural glow Expressive eyes Full lips High or softly defined cheekbones Natural curls, coils, braids, twists, locs, or close-cropped hair Athletic, curvy, or toned physiques depending on region and style Confident posture Useful prompt terms: radiant dark skin, healthy complexion, natural textured hair, elegant features, expressive eyes, confident smile East Asian Beauty ideals often emphasize: Clear, luminous skin Balanced, youthful facial proportions Soft jawline Delicate nose Well-groomed eyebrows Sleek black or dark brown hair Natural, understated makeup Useful prompt terms: porcelain skin, silky black hair, soft facial features, youthful appearance, natural elegance South Asian Common preferences often include: Glowing skin in a wide range of tones Thick, healthy hair Large expressive eyes Defined eyebrows Graceful facial structure Traditional jewelry and clothing for formal looks Useful prompt terms: lustrous black hair, expressive brown eyes, graceful features, radiant skin, elegant traditional styling Southeast Asian Frequently admired characteristics include: Warm golden or olive skin Bright smile Smooth complexion Soft facial contours Thick dark hair Friendly, approachable expression Useful prompt terms: warm golden complexion, soft features, bright smile, glossy dark hair Middle Eastern Beauty standards often celebrate: Strong expressive eyes Long eyelashes Thick eyebrows Defined facial structure Thick dark hair Smooth olive to deep complexions Useful prompt terms: striking eyes, thick eyebrows, olive complexion, luxurious dark hair, elegant profile Mediterranean (Southern Europe) Common ideals include: Olive or lightly tanned skin Thick dark hair Strong brows Defined cheekbones Warm smile Natural, sun-kissed appearance Useful prompt terms: sun-kissed skin, dark wavy hair, sculpted cheekbones, Mediterranean elegance Northern European Often associated with: Fair to light skin Blonde, light brown, or red hair Blue, green, or grey eyes (though not exclusively) Soft facial features Minimal makeup Fresh, natural appearance Useful prompt terms: fair complexion, naturally rosy cheeks, light eyes, healthy skin, understated beauty Indigenous People (Americas, Oceania, etc.) traditional ideals emphasize: Healthy skin Strong connection to nature Thick dark hair High cheekbones Quiet confidence Cultural clothing or adornments where appropriate Useful prompt terms: healthy complexion, high cheekbones, long dark hair, dignified expression North American Aztec Māori Inuit Sámi Ainu Himba Polynesia As always, I hope that you enjoy this and find it useful. Honestly, I am starting to suspect I am only writing these to see how many song titles I can sneak in...