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    Trimestral Examination

    ACADEMIC ESSAY

    An academic paper

    submitted in partial fulfillment

    to the course “Reading and Writing Skills”.

      

    Caday, Sofia Eunice I.

    HUMSS 11A

    April 14, 2023


    Pretty Privilege: An Insight into Job Performance and Its Implications for
    Employers

    Physical attractiveness can have a significant impact on a person's life,


    especially in social situations. Pretty privilege is prevalent in evaluations of a person's
    suitability for a job, especially in occupations where physical beauty is taken into
    account for the person's efficacy in doing their job (such in sales, hostess employment,
    and modeling), where physically attractive people are commonly favored to less
    attractive ones. The concept of pretty privilege acknowledges that attractive individuals
    often receive unearned advantages. Furthermore, the concept of beauty is subjective
    and varies from culture to culture. However, the influence of physical appearance on job
    performance and employability has been studied extensively.

    One of the critical issues related to pretty privilege is the way in which physical
    attractiveness biases impact employment decisions. A study has examined physical
    attractiveness biases in ratings of employment suitability. The study found that attractive
    individuals were rated more favorably than unattractive individuals, particularly for jobs
    that were traditionally associated with women. Attractive women were penalized for
    violating gender norms, while unattractive women were rewarded for conforming to
    them. This finding is consistent with the "beauty is beastly" effect, which suggests that
    attractive women are penalized for violating gender norms because they are seen as
    threatening to other women (Johnson, 2010). Furthermore, physical attractiveness was
    positively associated with social and human capital, which in turn were positively related
    to educational attainment and income. This suggests that physical attractiveness can
    lead to advantages that impact job performance and career success (Gordon, Crosnoe,
    Wang, 2017).

    The impact of pretty privilege on employment decisions is particularly relevant in


    the context of beauty ideals in different cultures. One example is the beauty ideologies
    in Pond's Philippines YouTube advertisements, finding that lighter skin and Western
    features were often idealized (Bernos, 2015). This study highlights the role of cultural
    beauty ideals in shaping perceptions of attractiveness and how these ideals can impact
    employment decisions. Furthermore, the idealization of white beauty in films,
    magazines, and online in the Philippines, highlights how these media sources can
    reinforce beauty standards that can lead to discrimination against non-white individuals.

    Mass media in the Philippines convey notions and concepts of beauty, finding
    that advertisements often promote products that claim to enhance physical appearance
    (Genete, 2015). This suggests that the media can reinforce the idea that physical
    attractiveness is a desirable trait, potentially leading to biases in employment decisions.
    Similarly, the role of cosmetic surgery and media in contributing to Filipino women's
    beauty ideals and self-esteem. Women who underwent cosmetic surgery reported
    higher levels of self-esteem, highlighting the impact of beauty ideals on self-perception
    and potentially job performance.

    Due to appearance bias, attractive people were seen as having better academic
    achievement than less attractive people, regardless of their actual academic
    performance. This raises the possibility that employment choices may be made based
    more on physical appearance than real skills and abilities, since beauty bias may result
    in incorrect work performance assessments. Employers must address these biases in
    order to guarantee that hiring choices are determined by ability rather than physical
    appearance, given the effects of pretty privilege on work performance. Using blind
    recruiting procedures, which include removing personally identifying data from resumes
    and job applications including name, age, and physical description, is one possible
    approach.

    In conclusion, pretty privilege is a pervasive issue that affects individuals across


    different cultures and can have significant implications for job performance and career
    success By recognizing the impact of pretty privilege and taking proactive steps to
    mitigate its effects, employers can create a more equitable workplace where individuals
    are evaluated based on their qualifications and performance, rather than their physical
    appearance. Through inclusive policies and programs, companies can promote diversity
    and inclusion, foster a culture of equality and fairness, and help to ensure that all
    employees have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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