Why do women have longer hair as compared to the men in most cultures throughout human civilization?

by beetlejuice690

Any Historical paintings I've seen have the men sporting cropped haircuts, and if not actually cut fully, the hair is tied up to appear short. Whereas a majority of female paintings have them with long, flowy hair most of the time. Is there any specific reason for women having longer hair than men in so many cultures throughout the world?

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