lookism in society theme

The issue of people being too obsessed with looks and appearances, their own and others, is discussed.

23 total · 3 choice · 5 major · 15 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
nightgallery2x14a choice Victor was so hideous to behold that he had to wear a bag over his head and children teased him.
tz1959e2x06 choice A small minority of human-looking people were discriminated against by the pig-looking people.
tz2002e1x38 choice A small minority of human-looking people were discriminated against by the ugly as judged by human standards people.
futurama4x02 major Mutants were discriminated against on account of their hideous looks.
tftc1989e3x05 major According to Barry, he should not be judged and dismissed because of his commonplace appearance, because his acting skills were sublime.
tftc1989e4x05 major A theme of the story is spelled out in the beginning when Helen asks the viewer what part of a woman they like best, ending with the suggestively incredulous option that it could be the brain. The story concluded with Helen's innards being put on public display with some message related to it's what's on the inside that counts.
tos3x07 major against ugliness
voy2x19 major Danara explained prejudice against her to The Doctor
ds92x20 minor Kira chided Jadzia for dating an alien whose brain was visible
ds96x08 minor Jadzia accused Kira of being lookist when she didn't want to invite the guy with a a transparent skull to bachelorette party