Occupational differences in the wage penalty for obese women

Ronald DeBeaumont

The Journal of Socio-Economics, 2009, vol. 38, issue 2, pages 344-349

Abstract: Prior research indicates overweight women are penalized with lower wages. The connection between weight and wages is tested for several occupational categories. The results suggest weight significantly reduces pay only for women in sales and service occupations, a finding consistent with customer discrimination. Obese females who are self-employed also receive a significant wage penalty in customer-oriented occupations, suggesting the pay discrepancy is not originating from employer discrimination.

Keywords: Obesity; Wages (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2009

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