THE DOWNSIDE TO BEING SHORT…
PETITES VS. AMAZONS
5’0″ Alyssa Milano Business Woman PETITES DO IT WITH STYLE!
By Ann Lauren: Negative stereotypes promoted by fashion magazines, the media’s constant portrayal of tall slender models and tall commanding executive types has created the perception of a downside to being short. It’s truly disturbing to read studies and watch television programs about height and how it effects psychological ideology about an individuals beauty, professional abilities and intelligence.
It’s true, studies reveal that petite women are perceived to be less attractive and inept in the workplace… really!
6'0" AMAZON MODEL
Article in ALLURE Magazine:
Being tall may be a problem for adolescent women when they tower over their peers, but shortness proves the lasting disadvantage. In their research on height and stereotypes, psychologists Linda A. Jackson and Kelly S. Irvin of Michigan State University asked young adults to rate probable qualities of women who were described as short (4’10″), average height (5’3″), or tall (5’10″). Contrary to earlier research on gender and height, which found that petite size enhanced a woman’s appeal, the researchers determined that a small women today impress others as both “less attractive” and “lacking in professional competence”. Still, size alone had no effect on whether whether a woman would be viewed as popular, feminine, athletic, or well adjusted. Short men (5’6″ & under) fared worse in the survey. Few thought that short men could be masculine, socially or physically attractive, athletic, secure or successful.
On ABC 20/20 show
Barbara Walters conducted secret interviews with a Company seeking executives to fill management positions. Keep in mind the petite female executives interviewed possessed top notch education and management experience, which many of the tall women paled in comparison. In conclusion, petite women were consistently passed over for their taller counter parts. The individuals conducting the interview process stated, the petite ladies were perceived in lacking intelligence, competence and leadership abilities, solely due to their lack of height. Furthermore, they felt the male executives would treat the petite women with less respect. The same ideology applied for men under 5’8″ tall. Studies also reveal that men earn greater income at 5’9″ plus.
Petites Less Attractive...mmm I don't think so! Petite Actress 5'0" Alyssa Milano
THE GAME IS ON!
I say no way! We’re not gonna take this treatment anymore! Ask any tall female if she likes her height. Tall models are completely insecure over their height because they know they look gangly and odd, men hate it, they are perceived as lacking in feminine qualities. I’ve never known a man to want a woman to be the same in stature, no surprise men feel less masculine with tall women. Amazons intimidate men. Moreover, the lack of oxygen has certainly affected their intelligence! Last time I checked, tall models and beauty queens not exactly a plethora of brilliance.
Bella Petite Magazine will break down the negative stereo types and ridiculous perceptions about petite women. It’s no secret petite women rule entertainment and majority households. Our mission will be dedicated to showcasing a positive and intelligent forum for petites!
Proving you don’t have to be tall to be BEAUTIFUL and INTELLIGENT! For all your petite fashion news and entertainment Bella Petite! 
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It was interesting to read about all the celebrity giants cut to size!! Very interesting blog for us petite women. Keep it coming!
I love the Blogs you have posted. I never realized so many beautiful girls representing us in entertainment. I read all of your articles, and I learned so much. Thanks for the creating this blog. I am looking forward to the magazine!
This was such a cool article about height. I am infuriated by the negative perceptions of us petite girls. For real tall girls are so jealous of us. I know my guy loves me best! Thanks for taking the time to change the fashion world! You have my loyal support for the cause.
I have been following you on Twitter. Really cool stuff on this BLOG! You make me feel happy to be a petite girl. Keep it coming. I will keep following the progress of the web community. I think it’s great to finally have this for us! I want to become a petite model can I submit photos to you?
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I like being little and men like it too. No way would I want to be a big girl to yucky and not lovable. I cuddle best. Positive and smart to be petite
This is just crazy! Tall women are dumb and ugly. I like being petite we need to show’em up.
It’s all good what you say. Write more about this.
Thanks! I absolutely will be writing a lot about defeating antiquated height stereotypes. That is what the Petite Revolution is all about! Thanks for reading and please keep following!
I always knew it was great to be little. Thanks for this site!
It IS great to be little. That’s what this site is all about, take pride in your petite beauty! Thanks for reading, and keep checking in. We have a lot in store for Bella Petite!
These women are all hypocrites and full of sh*t. All of these women are screaming and shouting about the PETITE REVOLUTION, but I bet they’d all be the FIRST to say they don’t date or care for short men, for the same reason, the fashion world prefers tall women…..
Hello Jonathon, this article is referring to researched studies and our feelings about the flawed ideology. BellaPetite is here to build confidence in petite women. None of these women deserve your nasty remarks. Lastly, the fashion industry uses tall models only because they are considered “clothes hangers” and not simply for beauty sake. And many men in entertainment are short ie. Tom Cruise, Orlando Bloom, Michael J. Fox etc and we love them!