Study by USU Professor Finds Overweight Women at Risk - USU Statesman - Utah State University
Previous studies have demonstrated that employers often attribute positive traits such as cooperativeness, intelligence and competence to attractive female employees, and view heavy women — often considered less attractive — as less productive, less capable of managing others. However, the new evidence suggests the disparity of career advancement begins long before an overweight individual even sets foot in the workplace — it occurs while people are still in the classroom.
