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[[Social constructionism|social constructionists]] like to explain heightism by norms, namely by the malle-taller-norm. However, an evolutionary explanation would be that the taller male will on average be stronger and better able to ward off physical threats ([[bodyguard hypothesis]]).<ref>https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201306/why-women-want-tall-men</ref> However, women also adhere to a ''male-not-too-tall'' norm,<ref>https://incels.wiki/w/Scientific_Blackpill#A_man.27s_height_determines_his_dating_pool._Over_94.25_of_women_reject_men_for_being_.22too_short.22</ref> possibly because large age differences being frowned upon in Western culture, possibly due to female [[rape#Rape_hysteria|rape hysteria]] and egalitarian ideals.