Unexplored Dimensions of Discrimination in Europe: Homosexuality and Physical Appearance

Yves Zenou, Eleonora Patacchini and Giuseppe Ragusa ()

No 9179, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers

Abstract: We study labor-market discrimination of individuals with specific characteristics in Italy. We conduct a field experiment in two Italian cities: Rome and Milan, by sending fake CVs to real ads. We find that there is a strong penalty for homosexuals, i.e. about 30% less chance to be called back compared to an heterosexual male and even more so if they are highly skilled. On the other hand, we find no penalty for homosexual females. We also find a beauty premium for females only but this premium is much lower when the "pretty" woman is skilled.

Keywords: Discrimination; Field experiment; Gays; Lesbians (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I10 J16 J71 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2012-10
New Economics Papers: this item is included in nep-dem, nep-eur and nep-exp
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