Is Pretty Privilege Real?

Getting straight to the point, yes. It is. Essentially, we can consider it to be a fact rather than a common misconception mainly because of countless studies done by accomplished sociologists. Ofcourse, I'm not one, though I do want to pin my thoughts on this very matter.

Is Pretty Privilege real? As aforementioned, yes. Though many hesitate in accepting it, pretty privilege surely does exist. People who are conventionally more attractive according to societal standards do tend to have an upperhand in various matters. Be it in popularity or just oppurtunities if put vaguely. Prettier eyes, an elliptical face, perfect hair or even a pretty smile. Due to obvious reasons, this applies more to the female population rather than the male. Many instances have been recorded where a 'prettier' woman is deemed more accomplished and just a moreover well-versed person. In job interviews, conventionally attractive women have been given greater oppurtunities in comparison to the average looking majority.

Ageism and colourism have played the major roles in promoting the mentioned. Naturally, people with clearer and fairer skin are considered more attractive in comparison to people of darker skintones. Hence, they tend to get a lot more unearned privileges as well as preference. You'd rarely see a greater majority of people of colour specifically of darker skintones in beauty commercials than fairer counterpart.

Ofcourse, I'm not here to lay any biases, rather discuss them in my own words. Honestly, if you think about it, nobody is on the winning side. Both the sections have their own demerits. People facing pretty privilege are put on such high pedestools that even if for a tiny mistake, they'll be shamed and dissaproved of. Metaphorically, they'd fall of the very pedestool. They are given much higher expectations and are thought of to be naturally perfect and put - together. Honestly, it's a lose-lose situation. Their souls are never heard even if they cry out for help. A mask must always be put on irregardless. At the end of the day, it's not always what it seems like.

Personally speaking, I was never a pretty person. Rather average in fact. Nevertheless, I can atleast say that I have had a major glow up (A Glow Up is a mental, physical, and an emotional transformation for the better.) I went from looking like a suntanned potato to a decent looking potato ( still tanned). Though it took me a year, it had involved a lot of dedication and effort. Nevertheless, if any of you have gone through the same thing, I'm sure you have noticed the difference. Honestly, it sucks that society is so shallow and cold-hearted if it's your face they all care about.

It is a sad truth but we have to deal with it. To be given an upperhand in life, we need to (and I mean it), take proper care of our outward appearance. There's no way around it.

However, I want to state as a contrary that beauty does actually lie in the eyes of the beholder. Don't feel discouraged for not having an advantageous structure. You as a person matters at the very end. That's what maturity is all about.

Anyways, that's all for the blue moon post. Bye loves.

PS: Finally finished a post after what seems like years to me. Anyways, I'm really sorry for not posting and just as a disclaimer, I have some stored but I haven't finished them yet. Will post if I get the motivation. Don't expect much though :*)) .

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B&W Photo of a Girl Smiling :https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/614108099182146751/