Importance of Appearance In The Workplace

http://www.forbes.com/2009/12/05/appearance-work-pay-forbes-woman-leadership-body-weight.html

Unfortunately, it is true that many employers discriminate on the basis of appearance. "The more attractive you're perceived to be, the more you earn and are respected." Attractiveness is based on symmetry of features, but not to perfection; good phsycial health; low waist-to-hip ratio; and youthfulness. Whether it is right or not, employers often promote these attractive individuals more than the average person. Based on common stereotypes, individuals who fall out of the realm of what constitutes attractivness are often perceieved as being lazy, sloppy, and poor workers. While most of us are aware that this is not necessarily the truth, the stereotypes are hard to shake. The article focuses on the importance of attractiveness for women, even giving tips on how to appear more attractive if you were not born with the best looks. It is almost as if nothing can be done to change these wrongful snap judgements, and we are just forced to deal with them as they are. Appearance in the workplace is just one more burden that seems to affect women more so than men.