Why do Somalis have big foreheads?

[Keep it a boqol]

It's not that we have "big foreheads" more so round foreheads to be exact. I think it has to do with our facial bone structure, most somalis have very narrow and small noses with high nose-bridge which can only come if the forehead has big pump on the front or if its flat and long like Europeans.

Flat longer forehead (often seen on white poeple)
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Round foreheads (what somalis and East Africans have)
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It's weird because Europeans on an average have big foreheads too (very long and flat) yet nobody makes fun of them for it, because unlike somalis they actually know how style it by using appropriated hairstyles. I also think the stereotype of somalis having "big foreheads" is because most of us don't take care of our hair either we shave it very short (men) or hide under the hijab which can cause your babyhair to fall off (woman).

In East asians countries like South Korea they often give forehead implants when a women gets a nose job to make her new and narrow nose look more natural by giving her a round forehead.

Example. Falt small foreheads - Round forehead
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Having a big forehead is actually good thing for a woman, however having a bad hairline or no babyhair does give you an unflattering look.

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[Smokybob03]

our ancestors didn’t have straps so they were headbutting biciid everyday to eat

 

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[SociallyAwkwardFarax]

I honestly need to know why us Somalis have big foreheads. Like you could be walking the streets and somebody will automatically know that you're Somali because of our forehead . (I can't relate lmao)
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Big foreheads are a neotenous trait and a sign of low facial dimorphism which is indicative of subpar prenatal testosterone exposure

In slow-life history (K-selected) environments the amount of sexual dimorphism between men and women is reduced and reproductive behaviour is delayed - thus neotenous traits are more likely to be retained.

 

[Khaem]

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I mean most west African flags copy the Ethiopian's =
They way I see some of them love Habeshis reminds me of the way Indian guys worship the ground White girls walk on

 

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[Khaem]

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Walahi I feel like an cadaan having to tip toe around them so I don't look racist whilst they talk shit about somalis

 

[hippy60]

We have a lot of knowledge in them

PERIOD

 

[hippy60]

Walahi I feel like an cadaan having to tip toe around them so I don't look racist whilst they talk shit about somalis

Nah f*ck all that you say something slick I will make you cry , most people know not to talk shit to me I have a extremely mean looking face , as well I idgaf shit in highschool I was voted the meanest person in the school and most likely to become a serial killer .

 

[iskufilann]

Nah f*ck all that you say something slick I will make you cry , most people know not to talk shit to me I have a extremely mean looking face , as well I idgaf shit in highschool I was voted the meanest person in the school and most likely to become a serial killer .

You're actually showing them the Somali side LMAO

 

[hippy60]

You're actually showing them the Somali side LMAO

Somali side ?

 

[iskufilann]

Somali side ?

That's what I legit said. Yes by being the meanest person. We as somalis have strong personalities so no one can mess around with us

 

[Waa dhamatay]

All faraxcels are united in fiveheadceldom and bidaarceldom. @SociallyAwkwardFarax it’s joegre for us

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[TheProfessor]

I honestly need to know why us Somalis have big foreheads. Like you could be walking the streets and somebody will automatically know that you're Somali because of our forehead . (I can't relate lmao)
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Somali girls look cute with big foreheads

 

[iskufilann]

Somali girls look cute with big foreheads

Aww that's cute to hear

 

[TheProfessor]

Drinking that caano geel is why our foreheads are so big, I use to drink that stuff daily as a kid, although now my forehead is pretty small alx.

Stop the cap u probably have fiveheads

 

[Burqad]

Somalis don’t have big foreheads, we have the same sized cerebral cortex as most other human beings.

 

[iskufilann]

Somalis don’t have big foreheads, we have the same sized cerebral cortex as most other human beings.

Wow tell me something that I didn't know.

 

[Tambien]

Most west africans I’ve seen have big foreheads and of course other east africans . I think since we don’t have wide or round face shapes like them and we have narrow small noses it’s more noticeable. Also styling too, white people complement theirs with styling. Also racism.

 

[Recovering]

I heard the reason was due to climate, it's a very hot and humid environment in Somalia, hence more room is needed for the sweat to leave. I think dont hold me on this