Traditionally, social scientists have studied socio-economic inequalities mainly by looking at the impact of individuals’ economic, cultural and social capital. Some scholars have recently argued that other types of resources, such as genetic and erotic capital, may also play a role in the processes that lead to the formation of social inequalities. Using a unique longitudinal dataset, the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, this paper explores the impact of facial attractiveness on people's socio-economic standing over the life course. Methodologically, we employ a set of multilevel Growth Curve Models. Two findings clearly stand out from our analysis. Firstly, facial attractiveness does matter, both for men and women, and secondly, its impact is constant over the employment history.

Sala, E., Terraneo, M., Lucchini, M., Knies, G. (2013). Exploring the impact of male and female facial attractiveness on occupational prestige. RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND MOBILITY, 31(March 2013), 69-81 [10.1016/j.rssm.2012.10.003].

Exploring the impact of male and female facial attractiveness on occupational prestige

SALA, EMANUELA MARIA
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TERRANEO, MARCO
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LUCCHINI, MARIO
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2013

Abstract

Traditionally, social scientists have studied socio-economic inequalities mainly by looking at the impact of individuals’ economic, cultural and social capital. Some scholars have recently argued that other types of resources, such as genetic and erotic capital, may also play a role in the processes that lead to the formation of social inequalities. Using a unique longitudinal dataset, the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, this paper explores the impact of facial attractiveness on people's socio-economic standing over the life course. Methodologically, we employ a set of multilevel Growth Curve Models. Two findings clearly stand out from our analysis. Firstly, facial attractiveness does matter, both for men and women, and secondly, its impact is constant over the employment history.
Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico
Occupational mobility; Careers; Physical appearance; Erotic capital; Beauty; SEI
English
2013
31
March 2013
69
81
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Sala, E., Terraneo, M., Lucchini, M., Knies, G. (2013). Exploring the impact of male and female facial attractiveness on occupational prestige. RESEARCH IN SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND MOBILITY, 31(March 2013), 69-81 [10.1016/j.rssm.2012.10.003].
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