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5 pages. Lookism, or judging people on their physical looks, is a rampant problem in the workplace and indeed everywhere we go. This is just one more example of the many ugly faces of prejudice that society buys into, whether it be racism, sexism or ageism. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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prejudice that society buys into, whether it be racism, sexism or ageism. ABOUT LOOKISM Lookism is the ugly prejudice that judges people on their physical beauty instead of their
ability. This happens everywhere: in the office, on the street, in the media and in virtually every aspect of our lives. The media fully perpetuates this myth that
beauty is more important than anything else, that skinny women are more beautiful than overweight women, and that beautiful skin, hair and teeth make a person better than the one
that is considered plain. "Anna Kournikova is ranked 37th in womens tennis, and has never won a major singles championship. So, why is it that Kournikova makes millions more dollars
from endorsements than players ranked higher? Looks dont only make a difference for women. Does New York Giants cornerback Jason Sehorn get so much attention just because hes a
top athlete? Is that why he was featured in Sports Illustrated for Women?" (Stossel, 2002, PG). The above is just one example of many more that could be made.
Many people have heard about the debates between John Kennedy and Richard Nixon. "people listening on the radio thought Richard Nixon had won. Those watching TV thought the
handsome John F. Kennedy won" (Stossel, 2002, PG). Why do we think this happened? It was because of JFKs good looks which caused people who saw the debate
to judge him as a better person. Consider John Kennedy, Jr. and Princess Diana. They were media darlings - but was it always because of their good works?
"Would we have cared so much about Princess Di if she had looked like, say, Princess Margaret?" (Stossel, 2002, PG). LOOKISM IN THE WORKPLACE Lookism in the media
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