SOC 1101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 29: Halo Effect, Social Stratification
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Chapter 29 the importance of being beautiful. Social stratification ~ refers to group"s system of ranking. Halo effect: more beautiful people are given an easier time in life, are thought to be more generous, trustworthy, sociable, modest, sensitive, interesting, and sexually responsive. Horns effect: stigmatized as being mean, sneaky, dishonest, anti-social, and poor sport. Early life: flawless infants are irresistible these types of kids are constantly picked up, coddled, and loved on, unattractive babies may suffer neglect and rejection. If ugly, you are not discriminated against as long as performance is impressive if performance if below par, attractiveness matters you can get good grades with inferior work if you are attractive. If homely / unattractive man marries beautiful woman, his status is improved greatly: people begin to think he has self-confidence, likability, friendliness.
