'Lookism' is alive and well and getting worse. Here's why your appearance is judged more than performance

Since Vice President Kamala Harris's loss, criticisms of women have become more explicit and misogynistic, pushing harmful narratives that confine women to domestic roles.

Women face disapproval of their appearance at work in both subtle and overt ways; a CEO once told a professional to 'help the receptionist lose some weight'.

Being attractive can also be a disadvantage; a scientist was told she was 'too cute to be taken seriously', showing that beauty does not equal respect.

Lookism creates a unique challenge for women, as attractive women often face criticism just as unattractive women do, revealing deep-seated biases.

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