Lookism's discrimination against or prejudice towards others based on their appearance. The term isn't in widespread use, though it appears in major English language dictionaries. Lookism has received scholarly attention both from a cultural studies and an economics perspective. In the former context, lookism relates to preconceived notions of beauty and cultural stereotyping based on appearance as well as gender roles and expectations. Important economic considerations include the question of… (More on Lookism)