Abstract
A person’s physical appearance can have a substantial impact on their job opportunities, treatment from others, and popularity. In this article, we review the evidence from correlational and experimental studies that demonstrate a clear pattern of lookism: the differential treatment of attractive versus unattractive people. The more positive treatment of attractive men and women leads them to develop greater confidence and social skills, which can produce additional career opportunities, expand social networks, improve dating opportunities, and influence who they choose as romantic partners. A person’s perceived physical attractiveness, however, can be shaped by the social and environmental context.
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