DISCUSSION: ‘Pretty Privilege’ & Why Life Is Easier for Attractive People
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Discussion: ‘Pretty Privilege’ & Why Life Is Easier for Attractive People
We often hear that beauty is only skin-deep: but does society really treat it that way?
Suggested article to spark reflection:
https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/46550/20231016/pretty-privilege-paradox-psychologists-explain-why-life-easier-attractive-people.htm
✅ Free entrance (just grab a drink at the bar to support the venue!)
From job interviews to social media, research suggests that attractiveness can significantly influence how people are perceived and treated. But how fair is that? And what does it say about our values, biases, and ideals of equality?
In this discussion, we’ll explore how “pretty privilege” operates in everyday life and what it reveals about power, perception, and privilege. Some guiding questions:
💬 What exactly is pretty privilege, and how does it show up in different contexts (work, dating, media, politics)?
💬 Do attractive people really have it easier or do they face other kinds of pressure?
💬 How does beauty intersect with gender, race, and class?
💬 Is it possible (or even desirable) to overcome appearance-based bias?
Join us for an open and thoughtful conversation where all perspectives are welcome.
📅 Tuesday, 4 November
🕖 19:30 – 21:30
📍 Café The Joker, Antwerp
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