noun
- Plural of lookism; discrimination or prejudice based on physical appearance or attractiveness.
Usage: informal; often used in discussions of social justice and equality
Examples
- The fashion industry has been criticized for perpetuating lookisms that favor certain body types.
- Workplace lookisms can unfairly disadvantage qualified candidates based on their appearance.
- Social media has amplified lookisms by promoting unrealistic beauty standards.
- Many activists work to combat lookisms in hiring and promotion decisions.
- Lookisms affect people across all demographics and can harm self-esteem.