If We Could Just Stop Allowing Physical Appearance to Influence Our Treatment of Women, That Would Be Amazing

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I’m not here to boast, but I recognize that I’m at least somewhat attractive by societal standards. Why am I aware of this? Because, let’s face it, all women have to be. We can talk all we want about how beauty is subjective and that true worth comes from within, but in reality, superficial beauty still holds weight—and that’s frustrating.

Research from Metropolitan State University of Denver reveals that attractive women tend to have an edge in college and beyond. In a study reminiscent of Trump-like ratings, volunteers scored students from 2006 to 2010 on a scale of 1 to 10, then compared these scores to their academic performance. The findings were eye-opening: those rated more attractive earned higher grades in in-person classes, while less attractive women showed no significant difference. It suggests that their looks, not factors like diligence or confidence, made the difference. Interestingly, attractiveness had zero impact on male students—go figure.

Both scientific and anecdotal evidence supports the idea that beauty grants certain privileges. In a 2006 experiment by ABC News, two actresses—one perceived as “pretty” and the other “plain”—dropped books in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Guess who received help? The pretty actress, with over 70% of passersby offering assistance, compared to less than half for her plain counterpart. One kind gentleman even bought the attractive actress a new bag for her books.

We live in a world where sitcom dads can be chubby and balding, yet their wives remain flawless. A man’s gray hair is viewed as “distinguished,” while a woman sporting the same is simply “old.” Sure, men face judgment based on appearance, but not with the same intensity or blatantness as women do. We all have a natural inclination to appreciate beauty, which isn’t inherently bad. However, when it leads to different treatment, that’s when human nature goes off the rails.

It’s also essential to recognize that beautiful women don’t always have it easy. Society often places higher expectations on them, leading to what is known as a “beauty penalty.” If they fail to meet those expectations, they’re judged more harshly than less attractive individuals. Talk about a double-edged sword!

Can we at least strive to see beyond a woman’s appearance and acknowledge her inner strength and awesomeness? If a woman appears to need help, let’s lend a hand regardless of how she looks. While we may never completely overcome human nature, we can certainly work on being more aware of how it sometimes undermines our humanity.

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In summary, beauty should not dictate how we treat others. If we make a conscious effort to appreciate the whole person rather than just the surface, we can foster a more compassionate world.