Beauty has the generic definition of looking attractive to others, but what the face of beauty looks like differs for each person. There is a certain image in society nowadays of what a beautiful person should look like, and many times, the standards are nearly impossible for lots of people. The struggle to be "beautiful" forces people to change their lifestyles and who they are, but someone must be asking what comes out of being beautiful to society. The facts prove that there are rewards for possessing "beauty" and having benefits shows that attractive people can have easier lives than average-looking people.
It is generally agreed upon that being seen as attractive is an advantage because the likability of that person suddenly increases. That likability, according to Business Insider, can make someone's personality seem much nicer. This means that there is some type of association between physical beauty and characteristics of a person's attitude. They always say to not judge a book by its cover, but statistics show that the majority of people in Harvard University's study are doing just that. Does that mean making friends is easier for people with attractive features? It may vary based on the people of the area since everyone has their own thoughts about attractive people, but for this study specifically, it shows that friendships could possibly be easier for those who are perceived as beautiful. There are always a variety of factors to consider though, and beauty does not define if someone is kind or not.
One of the more concerning statistics is how being attractive helps you earn more money and attention at your job. It sounds unfair, and while it definitely is, those with good-looking features are favored. Newsweek's article on beauty advantages in different aspects of life clearly mentions that "handsome men earn, on average, 5 percent more than their less-attractive counterparts (good-looking women earn 4 percent more)." Over time, that small difference in pay adds up, and attractive people are making much more than average-looking people. This is a huge advantage for attractive people, but this is a perfect example of how society prefers those who are beautiful over those who are considered not. It is an uncontrollable yet ongoing issue where the ones at fault for paying attractive people more are some of the few who provide benefits to good-looking people.
In the end, being beautiful is different in everyone's eyes. For general society, it has been defined what features are attractive in a person and possessing those traits has been proven to help them in life. What is most important is that no matter what, everyone is beautiful in their own way. Unfortunately, society does favor some people over others, but the term "beauty" has a meaning that should apply to every person in the world. What makes everyone unique is what makes them beautiful, and whether or not advantages do exist for people with attractive features, a world where everyone fits society's standards of beauty is a world where "beauty" would be redefined. Always reaching the high standards of society is meant to be a nearly impossible task, which is why people should not spend their whole lives fulfilling someone else's idea of "beauty."
