"Pretty privilege opens doors but makes people question whether you deserve to enter," Virginia Chow told Newsweek.

Humans can’t help but judge a book by its cover. Here's what it’s costing us. In a world that remains highly fixated on outward appearances, the phenomenon of "pretty privilege" awards significant ...

The idea that pretty privilege doesn’t exist hinges on a misguided sense of how privilege and power function in society. A Twitter-user named Misha started a rapid-fire debate on the platform, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. author of Chained to the Desk in a Hybrid World: A Guide to Balance. The "pretty privilege" trend shows that looks can raise your ...

Over time, the idea of what's considered "pretty" has shifted dramatically, mirroring the aesthetics of each era. From the size-zero craze that ruled the 1990s magazine covers to the 2010s body ...