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Book Synopsis: "It hurts to be beautiful" has been a cliche for centuries. What has been far less appreciated is how much it hurts not to be beautiful. The Beauty Bias explores our cultural preoccupation with attractiveness, the costs it imposes, and the responses it demands. Beauty may be only skin deep, but the damages associated with its absence go much deeper. Unattractive individuals are less likely to be hired and promoted, and are assumed less likely to have desirable traits, such as goodness, kindness, and honesty. Three quarters of women consider appearance important to their self-image and over a third rank it as the most important factor.
Although appearance can be a significant source of pleasure, its price can also be excessive, not only in time and money, but also in physical and psychological health. Our annual global investment in appearance totals close to $200 billion. Many individuals experience stigma, discrimination, and related difficulties, such as eating disorders, depression, and risky dieting and cosmetic procedures. Women bear a vastly disproportionate share of these costs, in part because they face standards more exacting than those for men, and pay greater penalties for falling short.
The Beauty Bias explores the social, biological, market, and media forces that have contributed to appearance-related problems, as well as feminism's difficulties in confronting them. The book also reviews why it matters. Appearance-related bias infringes fundamental rights, compromises merit principles, reinforces debilitating stereotypes, and compounds the disadvantages of race, class, and gender. Yet only one state and a half dozen localities explicitly prohibit such discrimination.
The Beauty Bias provides the first systematic survey of how appearance laws work in practice, and a compelling argument for extending their reach. The book offers case histories of invidious discrimination and a plausible legal and political strategy for addressing them. Our prejudices run deep, but we can do far more to promote realistic and healthy images of attractiveness, and to reduce the price of their pursuit.
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Are you tired of feeling judged based on your appearance? The Beauty Bias: The Injustice of Appearance in Life and Law delves into the detrimental impacts of our society's obsession with beauty. Discover the hidden costs and burdens that come with not fitting society's narrow standards of attractiveness. Unattractive individuals often face discrimination, missed career opportunities, and even assumptions that they possess negative traits. Don't let appearance dictate your worth - it's time to challenge the status quo.
In today's world, appearance is given undue importance, with nearly three-quarters of women considering it a vital aspect of their self-image. This book sheds light on the exorbitant costs associated with maintaining an ideal appearance - not only in terms of time and money but also physical and mental well-being. It's shocking to know our global investment in good looks amounts to a staggering $200 billion annually. Join the conversation on breaking free from the constraints of beauty standards and the harmful effects they have on us.
Women bear the brunt of appearance-related difficulties, facing higher standards and harsher penalties for not meeting them. The Beauty Bias uncovers the societal, biological, market, and media factors that contribute to this bias. It's time to challenge these oppressive norms and promote a more inclusive vision of beauty. By confronting appearance-related discrimination head-on, we can safeguard fundamental rights, combat damaging stereotypes, and eliminate the compounding disadvantages faced by marginalized groups.
Despite the widespread impact of appearance bias, only a handful of localities and one state explicitly prohibit such discrimination. The Beauty Bias dives into the practical aspects of appearance laws and proposes a comprehensive legal and political strategy to extend their reach. Through thought-provoking case histories, this book provides undeniable evidence of insidious discrimination. Join the movement toward a fairer society by taking action against appearance bias and supporting the call for change.
It's time to challenge the deeply rooted prejudices surrounding appearance and promote realistic and healthy images of attractiveness. By reducing the immense price we pay for beauty and embracing diversity, we can foster a more inclusive society. Explore The Beauty Bias: The Injustice of Appearance in Life and Law now and join a movement that stands against the tyranny of beauty standards.
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