Lookism (appearance discrimination) refers to bias related to a person's appearance.
Lookism correlates with attractiveness of the person - the more attractive the person the greater the attainment.
A person who is considered attractive may experience:
(1) greater occupational success
(2) greater approval
(3) greater sexual gratification
A person who is not attractive may experience less success and greater rejection. This can lead to depression and poor self-image. These in turn can lead to risky behaviors and substance abuse.
Appearance discrimination may be mixed with other forms of discrimination (age, race, sex, obesity, etc).
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