>Under this hypothesis, the struggles of the ugly and socially-unskilled may be less emotionally compelling because they are less likable and so we have less em

>Under this hypothesis, the struggles of the ugly and socially-unskilled may be less emotionally compelling because they are less likable and so we have less empathy for them. The ends up being the reason they should be considered for protective group status ends up being the same reason they would not pass any such consideration.