Thursday, November 5, 2009

Is Apperance Everything?



Much public attention has been given to discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin and age. But there is a form of discrimination that is still a taboo in the workplace. It is seldom ever addressed, yet it is perhaps the most obvious form of favoritism when it comes to job hiring, promotions and social acceptance -- both on the job and in society in general.

Consider the following:


  • Attractive people are 2-5 times more likely to be hired

  • Attractive people earn 12 to 16 percent more

  • Attractive people are 2 to 7 times more likely to date and make friends

  • Attractive people are significantly more likely to attain elected office.
Consider the following:

  • Unattractive people are 2 to 6 times more likely to be laid off

  • Unattractive people are 2 to 5 times more likely to be convicted of a crime

  • Unattractive people are 2 to 3 times more likely to commit a crime

  • Unattractive people are significantly more likely to be abused as children

  • Unattractive people are extremely likely to be passed over for promotions.

1 comment:

ASmileIsACharity said...

I thought that theory only stuck in MY head! I never imagined it could be real...to this extent!


Thanks for sharing.
Smile.