"Pretty privilege" refers to the advantages and preferential treatment given to people who are considered attractive. It can be expressed in a variety of ways, including increased career opportunities ...

Recently, we wrote about examples of "pretty privilege" and "thin privilege," and now we're back for more stories. Here are 28 people from the BuzzFeed Community* who witnessed pretty or thin ...

A while back, Reddit user Routine_Astronaut182 asked, "What's something attractive people can do that ugly people can't?" and it's a great rundown of "pretty privilege": aka, the idea that "pretty" ...

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 ...

A Twitter-user named Misha started a rapid-fire debate on the platform, focusing on the intersection of gender, safety, and beauty in women’s lives. According to her worldview, women get harassed ...

A lady shares her Lagos struggle, saying she moved to the city hoping to make money with her looks, but men ignored her for ...

People who are conventionally attractive are often treated differently — treated better — than people who aren't. That's "pretty privilege." And when pretty privilege is based on Eurocentric beauty ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. Thumbs up when you have "pretty privilege," whether you're ...

Saweetie is known for making music for the “pretty girls,” often giving her projects names that align with this notion, including her popular “Pretty B*tch Freestyle.” She’s also openly talked about ...

Growing up, I wasn't considered conventionally pretty like my two younger sisters, who constantly received compliments on their looks. Instead, I was often told that I was smart, funny, and had a ...