* Strange Logic
* Innocence and naivety
* Manipulativeness
* Humour
* A body which is emphasized
* A child-like nature
* Adult 'knowingness' and seductiveness.
According to Gillian Swanson in Lusted 1991, these are the attributes of a blonde. Obviously, being blonde, I immediately became defensive, but when I read the list, I realised how contradictory it is. How can a person be child-like, yet seductive? And surely all these elements can be applied to any female, not just the fair-haired variety?!
Swanson made this claim in 1991, which shows this stereotype is unfortunately still alive and kicking in society.
