Reflection 6B: I Feel Pretty—On the Perks of Good Looks

Note: With Reflection 6, you will have two options (A or B) to write about; choose one. 

As Americans, we are all told that "beauty is only skin deep," and that "real beauty lies on the inside." We are told that, but the realities of our culture tell quite a different story. Beauty, as it turns out, is not only celebrated in our society, but rewarded. Good looks can land a person preferential treatment everywhere from restaurants to court. It's almost as if beautiful people are allowed to live in a bubble. What do you feel are the benefits of being attractive in American society? Are good looking people treated more favorably than the general population? What roles do race and social class play? Finally, what, if any, downsides are there to being beautiful in America? 

Include one of the following texts in your discussion:

• "Science Says that Being Too Good-Looking can Screw Up Your Career, Especially If You're a Woman" (Business Insider)
• "Here’s More Evidence that Good-Looking People Can Get Away with Anything" (Huffington Post)
• "Ten Pleasures and Pains of Being Beautiful" (PsyBlog)
• "How Much is Being Attractive Worth?" (Smithsonian) 
•  "Good Looks Will Get You that Job, Promotion, and Raise" (Psychology Today)
• "It’s True – Being Handsome is a Living Hell" (Guardian)

Required:

• MLA Style
• 1 page in length
• Works cited page 

Due: Wed 11.6