ladder theory

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how men and women (supposedly) evaluate each other - Dallas Lynn's controversial ladder theory model

The Ladder Theory is purported to analyse how men and women evaluate members of the opposite sex, especially on a first impression basis.

Ladder Theory was originally satirical but, as is often the case, proved to have more than a grain of truth embedded in it.

Ladder Theory was first conceptualized in 1994 in Exeter, California USA, by Dallas Lynn, with acknowledgement to the contribution made by Jared Whitson.

Detailed explanation of The Ladder Theory is on the website: intellectualwhores.com. Please be aware the language on this site can be (very) strong and it has a similarly strong male-bias.

Ladder Theory is specifically aimed at heterosexual men and women, although it could arguably be applied to any legal sexual orientation.