Discrimination based on appearance is a grave injustice, and its impact is often more hateful than we might assume. Although not the most serious form of prejudice, the costs and disadvantages associated with appearance may suggest some legal remedy or other social response. Unfortunately, current legal frameworks are limited in prohibiting aesthetic discrimination and those established are often ineffective. The government therefore does not have the means to impose a change on this injustice. However, reform for appearance-based discrimination remains imperative. The following will explain why appearance discrimination should be illegal in the United States and why there is no perfect solution to this problem. Appearance has a great influence on employment, income, self-esteem and relationships. It is the nature of humanity to be opinionated towards others because of their outward appearance. However, the problem arises when this bias conflicts with meritocratic ideals. Compared to other forms of discrimination, national surveys have shown that, with percentages between 12 and 16, workers report having been subjected to discrimination related to appearance (Rhode 102). Employers have justified that the hiring process is limited to only prohibiting discrimination based on a physical attribute that is difficult or impossible to change, such as height and facial features. This terminology is separate from gender, race, and ethnicity, which are often considered identity characteristics in most discussions and policies regarding discrimination. Discrimination against these criteria is illegal under federal and state edicts as congress and the courts have come to recognize that most...half of the paper......does not meet their moral decree. It is difficult to draw definitive legal remedies against appearance-based discrimination because the government lacks the means to create a general standard to protect such injustices. However, aesthetic discrimination has an intense impact on society as a whole. While its severity is not comparable to other forms of discrimination, the costs and disadvantages associated with its appearance compel the need for reform. This injustice, unfortunately, will never be controlled due to the ineffectiveness of current legal frameworks in prohibiting aesthetic discrimination. The perspective of beauty and appearance will therefore remain in its current state of discrimination. Works Cited Rhode, Deborah L. The Beauty Bias: The Injustice of Appearance in Life and Law. New York, NY: Oxford UP, 2010. eBook Reader.