I've believed for a long time, since the Fred Flintstone and Barney Series anyway, That the origin of beautification of the Female presentation is the exact opposite to the reason that their male counterpart put war paint on. Men had to look ferocious. Be brave in defending the Group against those who would over run them. Now women, on the other hand, are very resourceful. They realised early on in mans emergence into wandering Tribal and Family Groups that to be able to survive to Mother more Children, they needed to be prepared in the event of their menfolk being killed and their villages burnt. Their resorcefullness? Look desirable. So that the Winning side may select some of them for breeding purposes and wash the dishes. westwind.