Our appearance is emerging in legal disputes as a new kind of discrimination.
‘Lookism’, it is claimed, is the new racism, and should be banished from civilised societies.
After several court actions in the United States, some experts are voicing their concerns on cases that should be considered here too.
Economist Daniel Hamermesh is suggesting that ugly people deserve legal protection from their own appearance, as he believes ugliness is no different from race or a disability.
‘My research shows being good-looking helps you earn more money, find a higher-earning spouse and even get better deals on mortgages,’ he said.
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