[Max in Utah]

In every culture known, the ruling class has been made up of lighter skinned prople and rulers married their progeny to lighter skinned mates.

You can see that in the upper classes of Mexico today. It seems that the rich men tend to choose blonde-haired, blue-eyed wives.

[muawiyah]

Hair color is a matter of personal preference these days.

[Bob J]

"You can see that in the upper classes of Mexico today. It seems that the rich men tend to choose blonde-haired, blue-eyed wives."

That has more to do with their desire to reaffirm their lineage as Spanish and not Indian, who are consiered a lower class.