Physical Attractiveness and Sex Bias in Hiring Decisions for Two Types of Jobs.

Marvelle, Kevin; Green, Susan K.

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ERIC Number: EJ236221

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Publication Date: 1980

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Physical Attractiveness and Sex Bias in Hiring Decisions for Two Types of Jobs.

Marvelle, Kevin; Green, Susan K.

Journal of the NAWDAC, v44 n1 p3-6 Fall 1980

Attractive condidates were evaluated more favorably than unattractive candidates. However, this effect was qualified by type of job: attractive candidates were preferred over unattractive candidates only when they were interviewed for a sex-appropriate position. (Author)

Descriptors: Decision Making, Employer Attitudes, Employment Patterns, Employment Practices, Interpersonal Attraction, Physical Characteristics, Sex Bias

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Language: English

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