Posted on 11/29/2005 12:38:34 PM PST by Millee
Attractive people may sometimes have a leg up in climbing corporate ladders. But sexy presentation on its own can work against women who are already well up the ladder.
In a new study, men and women where shown videos of a businesswoman discussing her backgrounds and hobbies. In different tests, she played the part of either a receptionist or a manager. And in one round she wore flat shoes, slacks, and a turtleneck, all considered typical professional attire. In the other, she donned high-heels, a tight skirt, and a low-cut blouse.
The test subjects rated the businesswoman on competence and guessed at her college GPA and the quality of her Alma Mater.
The sexy outfit didn't affect their assessment of the receptionist. But the sexy manager was viewed as less competent.
"A female manager whose appearance emphasized her sexiness elicited less positive emotions, more negative emotions, and perceptions of less competence on a subjective rating scale and less intelligence on an objective scale," the researchers write in the December issue of Psychology of Women Quarterly. "Although various media directed toward women …encourage women to emphasize their sex appeal, our results suggest that women in high status occupations may have to resist this siren call to obtain the respect of their co-workers."
The research was led by Peter Glick, a professor of Psychology at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Unfortunately, it's impossible to prove. All any company has to say is "She wasn't qualified" or "The other candidate was a better fit for the position". It's still pretty easy to discriminate against potential new hires - it's the veteran deadwood you can't get out of their cubicles with a bomb. ;)
He's got that "pouty, determined, transvestite" look...
Hillary pant-suits definitely are frumpy, but at least they cover her up. I don't think anyone wants to see Hillary showing more skin.
Even if she doesn't want to climb it?
Does that show you how backwards we have become or what??
I would gag if he walked in my office
My governor can beat up your governor.
Actually, my governor can beat up France.
Silk stockings are a distraction for us guys at work, but are a requirements for any woman who enters my apartment.
Ick Ick Ick!
To bad the HELEN THOMAS POSSEE has to post another person's dress to feel sexy...
Or heck maybe a cartoon santa suit makes them feel wanted, lusted after, desired as the hot women they truly are HAHA...
Sing to the tune of "Walkin' In a Winter Wonderland"! Ha!
I'm jotting this down...
I tried wearing this to work last week, but they sent me home. :o( So much for dressing for success. LOL
Chuck!
Did you know Chuck Norris lost his virginity before his father!?
Yeah, but then again, so can my 12 year old.
According to some accounts, his father did.
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