Beauty Privilege?

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The thread on White Privilege made me think about the privileges that come with beauty and the draw backs of the lack of or loss there of...
There is no denying that beauty has power, but it also have negative power as well... What do you see as the benefits and draw backs of this form of privilege?
 

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The thread on White Privilege made me think about the privileges that come with beauty and the draw backs of the lack of or loss there of...
There is no denying that beauty has power, but it also have negative power as well... What do you see as the benefits and draw backs of this form of privilege?

Beauty Benefits
Life is easier when you are better looking.
Teachers have given me extra points just for showing up in their fave outfit of mine.
Free drinks
If I go out with my girlfriends I am always asked to dance by the cute guy.
Getting out of speeding tickets.
Makes it easier to get a job.

Disadvantages of Beauty
It can make you spoiled.
You may never learn how to do things for yourself.
I have never had to change a flat tire. :redface:
Forgetting you should carry cash when you go out.
People associate pretty with dumb. :angryfire2: