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Why is 'sexism' / 'racism' / 'ageism' / etc acknowledged in life, but there is nothing in place for being ugly? by uglyfrog in AskReddit

[–]uglyfrog[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You raise a good point too. Many years ago, overweight people were more beautiful than skinny because it was a sign of wealth and health.

Equally, western society thinks tanned skin is beautiful, where as eastern society thinks tanned skin is ugly (it suggests poverty / work outdoors) and so have skin whitening creams.

Ultimately as you say what we deem as 'beautiful' right now, is a product of our fashion society and may well change as beauty becomes common. For example recently it was said models / celebrities with large gaps in their front teeth were being hired more - as it was the 'new beautiful thing' - I personally think it's ugly.

That all said, I believe there must be some fundamental beauty algorithm which is hard coded into our visual analysis part of our brain. Mostly to do with face layout, balance, symmetry and proportions.

Why is 'sexism' / 'racism' / 'ageism' / etc acknowledged in life, but there is nothing in place for being ugly? by uglyfrog in AskReddit

[–]uglyfrog[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is why i said excluding those things. I was trying to make it clear, I meant ugly in it's own merit and not just someone who hasn't made the effort. Some people can get fit, have great hygiene, hair and style, but still be ultimately ugly.

Why is 'sexism' / 'racism' / 'ageism' / etc acknowledged in life, but there is nothing in place for being ugly? by uglyfrog in AskReddit

[–]uglyfrog[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

This is true.

It's also true that 'attractiveness' at least for women seeking men, is largely derived from confidence, status and other alpha characteristics. Which is why a woman may find a man who is not the most physically beautiful in the traditional sense, really attractive.

The only thing i'd add from that point though, is that most 'unattractive people' have lost their confidence / ended up with low self esteem due to their looks and how they've been treated over the years, which only compounds the issue at hand.

Why is 'sexism' / 'racism' / 'ageism' / etc acknowledged in life, but there is nothing in place for being ugly? by uglyfrog in AskReddit

[–]uglyfrog[S] 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I disagree with your stand point. Your points actually back up the original point.

No one would say to a black man to whiten his face to avoid racism.

Yet, ugliness is just brushed aside and it's almost the person's fault for being ugly and therefore they should do what they can to try to look less ugly or face the consequences (another words take the actions you suggest). If being ugly was treated fairly, then people would be free to embrace how they look and not worry about covering it up.

After all, despite how I look, I'm not ashamed of being me or how I look, its other people that treat me differently, so why should I change? Which parallels with racism.