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geld-sun-91 t1_j646quu wrote

Reply to comment by MidlandsRepublic2048 in How can people read This Side of Paradise? by Pfacejones

Exactly. People will forgive a lot for a 'pretty face', the same way as they'll blame eagerly at an 'ugly' one.

Sadly we're still living in a world where certain aspects of physical appareance are praised and admired to the point of make a pass for some bad and/or disrespectful behaviour.

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MidlandsRepublic2048 t1_j64727a wrote

I'm of the opinion that it will never change. It's just a part of the bad side of human nature. Immutable and unmovable

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geld-sun-91 t1_j64g8va wrote

Yes, I suppose it is. But it's interesting to think that maybe at some future point our most popular parameters to define 'good' or 'bad' looking will change.

Subjectively every one has some type of filter to make personal appreciations about external features of our own body and that of others, but perhaps as time goes by we can at some point reach a more 'plain' or inclusive paradigm.

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MidlandsRepublic2048 t1_j64hrgt wrote

Never gonna happen. Think about it. Even as far back as the story of Sampson in the bible. He's described basically as tall dark handsome and strong. The paradigm for men hasn't shifted in over 3000 years of civilization since then. I have no hope it'll ever change. Inclusivity of physical appearance is a myth sold by people who still believe Star Trek is a legit future

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geld-sun-91 t1_j64l6tk wrote

Yeah, I get what you're saying.

Although I really think that at least some degree of inclusion has been achieved. It's obviously partial, so of course it's a long road we have to go yet, and as you say it's more than likely than we never reach that point. But at least, despite our deepest human flaws and sometimes cruel nature I choose to see at least some tiny bit of achievement towards a more equal view between us.

Is it enough? Of course not. Do we need to make improvements? Yes, huge ones, but I think there is people aiming with good intentions towards it

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