Lookism in Modern Korea Group 1 Anna Kim

Lookism in Modern Korea Anna Kim 201213 Hana Chong 2015131453 Marianna Tyan 2012130689 Gwan Hun Gang 2014250560 Hyeon Jung Kim 2011170067 Hyung Seok Ryu 2014230070 Carlos Alberto Rivera 2012230074

Table of Content 1. Introduction 2. Statistical & Theoretical Analysis of Status Quo 3. Causes & Solutions 4. Conclusion

What is Lookism?

Lookism is Universal

Beauty Standard in Korea

Beauty Standard in Korea 1. Eyes 2. Skin Tone 3. Head Size 4. 애교 5. Height

What is 애교?

애교

Lookism in Korea

Lookism among Korean Men

Lookism in Korea

Lookism in Korea

Need of Plastic Surgery

외모가 채용평가에 영향은 미치다

<표 7> 연령짐단별 외보괄리행동여부

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Examples

Examples

Examples

렛美人 – Let Me In

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Causes of Extreme Lookism in Korea

What Characterizes Korean Society?

Collectivism vs. Individualism Collectivism • • • • Self-orientation Pursuit of Private Interests Self-reliance Competitiveness Aggressive Creativity Notwithstanding Social Pressures toward Conformity • Individual Responsibility • Security in Individual’s Strength Collective-orientation Pursuit of Common Interests Emphasis on the Group Seeking Group Protection Low in Creativity Conformity Social Norms and Duties defined by the Group

Confucianism

Is lookism in Korea good or bad?

Solutions for Lookism in Korea

1. Education

2. Media

3. Policy

Conclusion: LOOKISM (외모지상주의)

Conclusion: LOOKISM (외모지상주의)

Conclusion: LOOKISM (외모지상주의)

Conclusion: LOOKISM (외모지상주의)