In a shocking revelation, a recent study claims to have cracked the code to determine your social class based on the shape of your face.
The findings suggest that people with narrow, friendly faces are perceived as wealthier, while those with wider features are deemed less fortunate.
According to the study, the rich exude trustworthiness with their smiley mouths, chiselled features, raised brows, closely-spaced eyes, and rosy cheeks, giving them a ‘resting RICH face.’
The research, led by the University of Glasgow, dives into the snap judgments people make about each other, revealing that faces considered ‘poor’ have lowered eyebrows, shorter chins, downturned mouths, and darker, cooler skin tones, making them appear untrustworthy, cold, and inept. The study emphasises how specific facial attributes play a pivotal role in connecting social class perceptions with related stereotypes.
Dr. Thora Bjornsdottir, lead author of the study, warns that these rushed judgments based solely on appearance can have long-lasting consequences, disadvantaging those perceived to be of lower social class. The findings indicate that even in the realm of facial features, there are waiting lists for individuals to be labeled as ‘rich’ or ‘poor.’
The researchers argue that the stereotypes we hold bias our perceptions and can lead to advantages or disadvantages for individuals. The study also sheds light on the struggle of the education sector to attract workers due to unfavourable conditions, urging for more importance and priority to be given to teachers, educators, and workers.
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