One reason may stem from the stereotypes that people hold of redheads. Research suggests that (compared to women with other hair colors) women with red hair tend to be perceived as more temperamental, outgoing and promiscuous (but also more competent).

What is the stereotype for redheads?

Common stereotypes related to redheads include clownish, weird, unattractive, flaring temper, pale and Irish. These qualities are said to make finding a job and being in a relationship difficult for redheads.

Are redheads and Gingers the same thing?

Ginger and Redhead Mean the Same Thing and Should Be Used Interchangeably. Whether they choose to embrace it or not, redheads will be called ginger at some point in their lives (or lots of points in their lives, more likely). Copper, auburn, chestnut-red, golden, strawberry blonde; it doesnt matter.

Why do they call Gingers Gingers?

This is because the popular American TV show featured a character named Ginger Grant (Tina Louise), who had red hair and pale skin. Ginger quickly became enormously popular among Americans and people began calling redheads gingers because they looked similar to Ginger from the show.

Do gingers age worse?

The results: people with certain forms of MC1R that often cause red hair tend to look two years older than folks whose DNA possesses different variants of the gene.