Part 9/11:
The Irony and The Politics of Beauty
Critics point out the deep-rooted racial and aesthetic biases underlying the outrage. The fact that Sweeney’s appearance and conventional attractiveness are now scapegoated for broader societal fears underscores ongoing systemic issues. The discourse implies that society's disdain for traditional standards of beauty—especially when embodied by white actresses—reflects deeper tensions tied to race, privilege, and political ideology.