just wondering.
2006-08-24 22:19:45 · 11 answers · asked by carla here 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Since babies look alike, it was long ago decided to identify their sexes through use of different colors. In ancient times, it was believed that evil spirits menaced the well-being of infants. It was also believed that evil spirits were allergic to certain colors, especially to blue. According to Dr. Brasch: "It was considered that the association of blue with the heavenly sky rendered satanic forces powerless and drove them away. Even in our own time Arabs in the Middle East continue to paint the doors of their homes blue to frighten away demons. Thus, the display of blue on a young child was not merely an adornment but a necessary precaution."
On the other hand, since female babies were considered inferior, it was felt they required no special color to protect them. In later times, parents became very much-conscious of the neglect of girls and introduced for them the new "pink" look.
2006-08-24 22:32:06 · answer #1 · answered by »»» seagull ««« 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Interesting Question. i found the answer for you after searching for awhile.
Why Is The Color Blue Associated With Boys And Pink With Girls?
This explanation appears in:"Websters World Encyclopedia" :
An explanation of the custom of dressing boys and girls in different colors linked with their sexes.Babies all look alike and what better means of
identifying them readily than by colors.Blue for boys and pink for girls.This color scheme has been adopted all over the world,but,who,would ever suspect that the blue ribbon is tied up in a terror crazed past and a haunting fear of anxious parents deeply concerned with their babies future.
So.....That is what Mr.Webster said in his world encyclopedia about your question.I hope that I answered your question,I tried!!
2006-08-24 22:46:20 · answer #2 · answered by FELINELOVER 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Way back when (1500's?) people thought that blue would scare off demons, so when there was a baby boy, they would surround him/dress him in blue. Girls just got pink because it wasn't blue.
2006-08-24 22:28:31 · answer #3 · answered by sincere12_26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the artist pink did it
2006-08-24 22:26:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't know but i hate pink, and i hated when i was a kid and everyone would give me pink toys and clothes.
2006-08-24 22:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by anonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm... really interesting question..
whoever it is.. if u find out..
i am gonna sue him for all the pink shirts i bought and not wearing..
2006-08-24 22:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by Amrendra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the sexist straight people
2006-08-24 22:23:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nobody.
2006-08-24 22:23:22 · answer #8 · answered by Heista 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
me - u have a problem with that?
2006-08-24 22:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by kittyurmston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the stork.
2006-08-24 22:23:39 · answer #10 · answered by Kare♥Bear 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋