Sarah claims she has an ‘ugly privilege’. Privileges because you’re ‘ugly’? Yes, you read that right. She indicates that it makes part of her life easier, because she doesn’t have to suffer much. Curious what she means by this? Then read on!
What is ugly privilege?
We all know that personality is much more important than looks when it comes to connections. However, we cannot deny that physical attraction exists. The term “pretty privilege” was once used on the internet. Attractive people who were supposedly given more opportunities because of their good looks. Now the term “ugly privilege” also exists, but what exactly does that mean?
Sarah, regularly shares her thoughts on TikTok and she introduced the idea of ”ugly privilege”. She noticed that she was treated differently than women who were found attractive. Sarah would not consider herself “ugly”, but she still noticed that she did not often stand out to men with her appearance. In her viral TikTok video she explains that men usually do not find her attractive and therefore leave her alone. She does not see this as a disadvantage, but rather as an advantage.
The benefits
“Ugly privilege” would mainly mean that you get less unwanted attention from men. While attractive women often have to deal with unwanted comments, flirts and advances, Sarah has nothing to do with this. Men hardly try to flirt with her, ask for her number or invite her on a date. She was often left alone and she loves this. She can fully focus on her own life and interests, without feeling pressure to meet the expectations of others. Sarah wants to live her life undisturbed and therefore not be distracted by men.
Turned out positive
Sarah is clear that “ugly privilege” is not a negative term. She sees it as a way to embrace the benefits and not always be in the spotlight. She embraces this “privilege” despite being seen as “beautiful” by many. The message raises questions for many and makes us think about the ways in which attractiveness affects how we interact with each other. Sarah’s experience invites a deeper conversation and especially the avoidance of unwanted attention. It has been mostly positive for her and she focuses on what is important to her.
