Problem

Discrimination against unattractive people

Other Names:
Active prejudice towards ugly people
Lookism
Beauty stereotyping
Arbitrary standards of attractiveness
Nature:

The belief that appearance is an indicator of a person's value is based on stereotypes of beauty and attractiveness. When an individual's worth is judged by her physical appearance, she is the object of discrimination.

Incidence:

In Britain, unemployment is 45% higher among acne victims.

Broader Problems:
Social discrimination
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
GOAL 10: Reduced Inequality
Problem Type:
E: Emanations of other problems
Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST