Lookism
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Lookism is discrimination against or prejudice towards others based on their appearance. The term is not in widespread use[citation needed], though it appears in major English language dictionaries.[1]
Lookism has received scholarly attention both from a cultural studies and an economics perspective.[2][3] In the former context, lookism relates to preconceived notions of beauty and cultural stereotyping based on appearance as well as gender roles and expectations. Important economic considerations include the question of income gaps based on looks, as well increased or decreased productivity from workers considered beautiful or ugly by their co-workers.
It is believed that those who are good looking get better jobs, are trusted more and get more lenient treatment in court[citation needed].
[edit] See also
- Discrimination
- Egalitarianism
- Erotic capital
- Fat acceptance movement
- Heightism
- Human physical appearance
- Sexism
- Sexual field
- Sexual objectification
- Sexual selection
- Social stigma
- Stigma (sociological theory)
- Ugliness
- Physical attractiveness
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Bartleby.com — "Lookism". The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000.
- ^ Louis Tietje and Steven Cresap. (2005). "Is Lookism Unjust?: The Ethics of Aesthetics and Public Policy Implications". Journal of Libertarian Studies 19 (2): 31-50.
- ^ http://angelastalcup.com/sample_article.pdf
[edit] External links
- Lookism.info — German site on lookism, with English translations
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