Evenincultureswithout access tomassmedia, theoptimumwaist-to-hipratio for womenis around 0.7, which corresponds most closely to an hourglass shape, and is linked tofertility.
Even in cultures without access to mass media, the optimum waist-to-hip ratio for women is around 0.7, which corresponds most closely to an hourglass shape, and is linked to fertility.