Lookism
… is the prejudice or discrimination based on physical appearance and especially physical appearance believed to fall short of societal notions of beauty.
(Mirriam Webster Online Dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lookism, 18.08.20)
The following links give an overview on the topic of lookism.
- Podcast "Lookism", Philosophy 24/7
https://philosophy247.org/podcasts/lookism/
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Why the Halo Effect Influences How We Perceive Others, Amy Morin
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-the-halo-effect-2795906
Video, How to tackle discrimination against the unattractive?, Practical Ethics Channel
Video, The Beauty Bias: Why we treat each other and ourselves unfairly, sexplanations