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How come all the models are white?

Isn't it somewhat racist? White and skinny has become the ideal image of "pretty" in the Media. What about the black women and men? I personally find Aretha Franklin more attractive than Taylor Swift, for example.

Update:

Jesus f*cking Christ, can I get ONE answer that doesn't sound like a complete @ss-hole wrote it? Holy Hell, do you have anything GOOD to say?

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    There are a lot of African American Women Who Are Models And Latino Women Who Are Models.

    But i understand your question perfectly.

    There are indeed more white models shown in the media then black models. have you not forgot this is "America" the truth is that white women are shown as the beauty and light of america and around the world. they are considered the most desired women on the face of the planet. "YOU GUYS KNOW THIS IS TRUE" almost in every book you see a white model, almost every T.V show.

    White women are showcase period as the # 1 standard! and you are 100% correct white and skinny is the ideal image of pretty in the media. Because that is what considered beauty in today's society,

    Also if you look at the Spanish! channel you see more Hispanic/Latino women of European descent then of any other descent that helps make up there culture.

    But as far as the modeling a black women or Latino women with HELLA curves will not fit into the standard "White" Media (Keeping it real) hype. if so the black or latino women must be REAL SKINNY!!!!

    and look like a spaghetti stick.

    So there you go this is my point of view on how i see things and this is pretty much the truth.

    No one does not have to agree with me. i have my opinion you have yours but your opinion will not be as VALID!!! AS MINE!!!

    Anyways man, nice question.

    Source(s): Naomi Campell is black indeed (ALSO VERY SKINNY) If she had the so-called "Ghetto" booty she would not be on the runway at all!....And that's a FACT!!!!..100% P.S Tyra Banks is Fine As HELL!! AND SHE GOT CURVES!!!
  • 1 decade ago

    Thats not true. They have models of all races. Taylor Swift is not a model

    What about Naomi Campbell and Tyra Banks?

    Theres a model for every race and look.

  • 1 decade ago

    Hmmm didn't know Naomi Camble Tyra Banks & Emon were white.

    And that just a few black woman models I named.

    You need to do more research

  • 1 decade ago

    Beauty standards maybe? On catwalks and major fashion shows, you can always count women of color on one hand.

    It's funny how most of these answers mention Tyra, who doesn't do much modeling anymore and Naomi, who is still fabulous, but has been around a while and has even said herself there needs to be more diversity in the modeling world. Anytime someone asks about black models, the same three names come up(Tyra, Naomi, Iman and maybe Beverly Johnson). Don't get me wrong, they are all definitely pioneers in the modeling industry, and not only for black women, but only one of them is still actively modeling. I think the question is why aren't there currently more black "super models"? I can think of three young black models who are certainly on their way; Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn and Jessica White.

  • 1 decade ago

    The only black women models you see are the ones with white features and looked like they have been dipped in caramel .I don't know if you call it racist, I guess it is preference . The Media sells what the people want to buy ,if they wanted African looking models then they would be happy to take the pictures I guess. It all comes down to money and who is buying .

    By the way, you sound like a complete psychopath with your additional post. You sure this isn't Naomi Campbell asking this question?? I heard she is a bit unstable too .

  • 1 decade ago

    Tyra Banks isn't white or that skinny.

    There are tons of models that are not white. Actually here is a very detailed site listing alot of great black models.... http://www.blackrefer.com/models.html

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Beverly Johnson, Iman, Tyra Banks, Naomi Campbell, are white? I'm sure they would be interested to hear that. And you can prefer all you like, that does not mean everyone else has to agree with you nor you with them. Lighten up.

  • 1 decade ago

    There are alot of black models

    Tyra banks just had a show about Italian Vogue celebrating black models check it out

    They are everywhere :)

    http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/2008/09/tomorrows_s...

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    There are some African American models. Etc. Tyra Banks.

  • 1 decade ago

    i don't know if you watch tv or not but there's this lady called tyra banks... pretty famous black model... yeah...

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