Gwendolyn Seidman

Professor of Psychology, Albright College

Gwendolyn Seidman is a social psychologist who researches online behavior and interpersonal relationships, with a focus on beauty standards and their social implications.

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The Soft Power of Beauty: Does Attractiveness Still Determine Outcomes in a World That Claims to Know Better?

Society claims to value merit, diversity, and authenticity — but research keeps showing that attractive people get hired more, promoted faster, and trusted sooner. Dan Ariely, Amy Cuddy, and Gwendolyn Seidman debate whether the soft power of beauty has actually faded, or whether we've just gotten better at pretending it has.

Jul 09, 2026