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This study aims to explore the trends in the development of scientific publications on beauty privilege, focusing on the growth in the number of articles, citation trends, as well as keyword mapping and the dominant themes emerging in the literature. The method used is a literature review with a descriptive bibliometric approach, referring to the PRISMA model which includes four stages: identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion. Data were collected from Google Scholar using the Publish or Perish (PoP) software, with the keyword “beauty privilege.” The analysis results show that the number of publications has increased significantly since 2021, peaking in 2023 and 2024. In terms of citations, 2023 is the most influential year, having the highest number of citations. Keyword analysis using VOSviewer generated seven topic clusters, with dominant keywords such as beauty privilege, body shaming, and social media. The conclusion of this study indicates that the topic of beauty privilege is becoming increasingly relevant and evolving, opening opportunities for further research from various social, cultural, and psychological perspectives.

The Korean drama True Beauty portrays a vivid reflection of the social reality where beauty standards significantly influence how women are treated in society. This study investigates how these standards lead to discrimination against individuals who do not align with socially constructed ideals of appearance. Specifically, it focuses on the representation of such discrimination in the character of Im Ju Kyung, a high school student who is constantly judged for her natural look. Utilizing a qualitative approach with Roland Barthes' semiotic theory, this research deciphers three levels of meaning—denotative, connotative, and mythological—embedded within selected scenes from episodes 1 and 3. The findings indicate that Ju Kyung encounters six distinct forms of appearance-based discrimination: verbal bullying, physical bullying, non-verbal bullying (such as gestures or facial expressions), social exclusion, beauty privilege (where attractive individuals receive favorable treatment), and internalized social pressure to conform. Each discriminatory act is not only rooted in visual representations but also carries deeper ideological implications—suggesting that physical beauty is a prerequisite for social acceptance and personal value. Although True Beauty critiques the culture of appearance-based discrimination, it simultaneously perpetuates the myth that transformation through makeup or cosmetic procedures is a viable solution to gain acceptance. This duality reflects the complex role of media as both a mirror of societal norms and a tool that reinforces dominant ideologies. In doing so, the drama raises critical questions about the ethical responsibilities of popular culture in shaping perceptions of gender, identity, and worth based on physical appearance. Through this analysis, the study contributes to discussions on media literacy and body politics in contemporary Korean pop culture.

This paper examines how The Picture Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde marks a critical turn in which he critiques late-Victorian upper-class privilege and moral immunity. While previous scholarship has predominantly analyzed the novel as a moral allegory or aesthetic treatise, this study employs cultural materialism as a theoretical framework to demonstrate how Wilde uses Dorian’s isolation of his portrait and subsequent hedonistic experimentation as symbolic representations of the aristocracy’s ability to shield him from moral and social consequences. Wilde’s text reveals how the English aristocracy could embody ideals of beauty and reap princely treatment while committing debauchery without reproach. Through Culler’s close reading method toward this novel, especially chapters eight and nine, this analysis reveals how Dorian’s act of hiding the portrait symbolizes social denial, while his obsessive aesthetic consumption reflects the practices of the leisure class. This shows that Wilde hints Dorian’s social circle accepts his sensual life simply because his appearance remains unmarred–a commentary on class privilege. By examining the specific textual elements and historical context of—especially—chapters eight and nine of this novel, this study contributes to the understanding of how Wilde’s novel serves as both a product of and commentary on the class structures and moral hypocrisy of late-Victorian England.

This study explores women’s experiences of discrimination in the workplace due to beauty privilege. This study uses a qualitative approach with in-depth interview techniques, participant observation, and questionnaires to uncover forms of discrimination. This phenomenon creates injustice and has negative impacts on individuals who do not meet beauty standards, such as feelings of inferiority, alienation, and limited career opportunities. This study recommends the importance of awareness and more inclusive policies to reduce appearance-based discrimination in the workplace. The findings show that beauty privilege often provides advantages for individuals who are considered physically attractive, but also creates psychological stress for those who do not meet certain beauty standards.

Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui persepsi siswa mengenai beauty privilege Metode penelitian yang digunakan ialah kualitatif menggunakan observasi berupa wawancara dan pengisian kuesioner Hasil penelitian yang kita dapat khususnya di zaman milenial ini istilah good looking sangat gencar orang bicarakan, yang mana membentuk suatu stigma beauty privilege. Pada umumnya siswa di sekolah merasakan adanya beauty privilege, mereka juga merasa bahwa hal tersebut memungkinkan adanya hak istimewa di dalam lingkungan sekolah. Menurut salah satu responden yang kami wawancara pun penampilan dan paras yang cantik adalah hal pertama yang orang lihat. Namun, ada juga yang memberi pernyataan bahwa tidak selamanya penghargaan, pujian itu dilihat dari fisik saja, bisa juga dengan mengembangkan kemampuan kualitas diri. Beauty privilege memang bentul adanya di kalangan siswa terutama di dalam sekolah, beberapa siswa memberi pernyatan penampilan dan memiliki paras yang cantik cenderung mendapatkan hak istimewa saat mereka berada di lingkungan sosial. Namun, untuk di lingkungan kegiatan belajar dalam mengajar guru lebih mengutamakan siswa yang berprestasi di akademik. Akan tetapi, orang yang memiliki tampilan menarik dapat dimaklumi untuk memberikan atensi lebih kepada seorang guru karena, hal tersebut dinilai sah bagi beberapa siswa dengan dalih mudah atau lebih nyaman untuk diperdengarkan. Selain itu, dampak terjadinya hak istimewa bagi siswa paras atau penampian yang menarik memengaruhi tingkat kepercayaan diri siswa sehingga memudahkan mereka dalam bersosialisasi dan diterima.