Typing up and thoroughly explaining the concept of “pretty privilege” and why it exists pains me. I don’t want this ideology to be real, nor do I want people, “pretty” or not, to be affected by it.

Humans can’t help but judge a book by its cover. Here's what it’s costing us. In a world that remains highly fixated on outward appearances, the phenomenon of "pretty privilege" awards significant ...

Over time, the idea of what’s considered “pretty” has shifted dramatically, mirroring the aesthetics of each era. From the size-zero craze that ruled the 1990s magazine covers to the 2010s body ...

Pretty privilege is all too real. When you’re young, you come to know quite quickly who’s pretty and who isn’t. If you’re pretty, people will tell you often and upfront. And if prettiness isn’t your ...

The idea that pretty privilege doesn’t exist hinges on a misguided sense of how privilege and power function in society. A Twitter-user named Misha started a rapid-fire debate on the platform, ...