Econ Hum Biol May 2020 PMID 31954211

Obesity and hiring discrimination.

Raymundo M Campos-Vazquez, Eva Gonzalez

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10
Peak: 2 in Jan 2020
across 2 sources since Jan 2020

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Jan 2020 – Apr 2022

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a mixture of support and skepticism toward the study, with some emphasizing that women face more discrimination, as seen in phrases like 'women have more chance to get callback when fit,' while others question methodological approaches or highlight gender biases. The tone varies from factual to sarcastic, showing nuanced engagement with the topic’s social implications.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the study's findings about discrimination against obese women, although some challenge the conclusions or interpret them differently.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, engaging with the topic through critique and discussion, but some dismiss or downplay the significance of the research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to research methods, gender dynamics, and societal implications, indicating a moderate level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions raise awareness of gender and weight biases, suggesting the topic prompts consideration of social discrimination issues, but the overall influence remains modest.

Abstract in brief

  • The study uses a correspondence audit to examine how obesity affects hiring discrimination in Mexico, finding that obese women face significant bias while obese men do not.
  • Obese women receive fewer callbacks than nonobese women, with a notable gap of about 8 percentage points, implying they need to send more resumes to achieve equal opportunities.
  • The research explores various reasons for this discrimination—such as customer, employer, productivity perceptions, and gender—but finds no conclusive evidence pinpointing a single cause, though male contact persons in ads contribute to more discrimination.]

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Ariadna
@aridays · X

@froylanho @DieegO94 @rmcamposvazquez @ceeymx Uno de los papers se llama "Obesity and hiring discrimination" y es de R. Campos y Eva Arceo. Pero tiene varios: https://t.co/eLpZU03a16

Jul 22, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,123 followers View post →
Inquisitive Bird
@Scientific_Bird · X

@TraicionandoEmi Here is the summary of the resumes and job ads. You can also see the study here for further information: https://t.co/BMgMajXI3Z https://t.co/bT9gRbLm9W

May 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 26,125 followers View post →
Alam
@alamgael · X

@Miss_Carrrusel @la_de_rh @frasalazar Sobre obesidad y discriminación al momento de contratar: https://t.co/3CwKiFODR6 Campos-Vazquez, R. M., & Gonzalez, E. (2020). Obesity and hiring discrimination.

Apr 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 944 followers View post →
EHBEA
@EHBEA1 · X

RT @RebeccaSear: Obesity and hiring discrimination [Mexico] - "There is clear evidence of discrimination against obese women, but not obese…

Apr 22, 2020 · 1 share · 2,709 followers View post →
Dr. Luis Quiroga NC
@luisquiroganut · X

❌#Obesidad y #discriminación laboral

Jan 21, 2020 · 638 followers View post →
Rolando Varillas
@RolandoVarillas · X

Obesity and hiring discrimination https://t.co/suCVKMgb7q

Jan 15, 2020 · 397 followers View post →

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Alam
@alamgael · X

@Miss_Carrrusel @la_de_rh @frasalazar Sobre obesidad y discriminación al momento de contratar: https://t.co/3CwKiFODR6 Campos-Vazquez, R. M., & Gonzalez, E. (2020). Obesity and hiring discrimination.

Apr 26, 2022 · 2 likes · 944 followers View post →
jnfcurvi,
@abdoumo93586463 · X

@Tekla_alkeT @yoko67 @Judith_Char @JaniceFiamengo Obesity and hiring discrimination study wanted to prove how women oppressed ! Guess what ? it's men who are oppressed ! Women have more chance to get callback when fit, and equal chance when fat. Saying that women have to work harder is BS. https://t.co/3y2uTFETN9

Aug 28, 2020 · 125 followers View post →
Ariadna
@aridays · X

@froylanho @DieegO94 @rmcamposvazquez @ceeymx Uno de los papers se llama "Obesity and hiring discrimination" y es de R. Campos y Eva Arceo. Pero tiene varios: https://t.co/eLpZU03a16

Jul 22, 2020 · 3 likes · 1,123 followers View post →
The No BS Nutrition Podcast
@nbsnpod · X

How do we #ethically and accurately conduct research on weight bias? A recent paper used the unique method of digitally manipulating photos of thin people so that they were perceived as larger for a study on hiring discrimination. Is this a sound method? https://t.co/JQjnQl0xX6 https://t.co/FsfK5V48dm

Jun 11, 2020 · 219 followers View post →
Inquisitive Bird
@Scientific_Bird · X

@TraicionandoEmi Here is the summary of the resumes and job ads. You can also see the study here for further information: https://t.co/BMgMajXI3Z https://t.co/bT9gRbLm9W

May 22, 2020 · 2 likes · 26,125 followers View post →
EHBEA
@EHBEA1 · X

RT @RebeccaSear: Obesity and hiring discrimination [Mexico] - "There is clear evidence of discrimination against obese women, but not obese…

Apr 22, 2020 · 1 share · 2,709 followers View post →
Dr. Luis Quiroga NC
@luisquiroganut · X

❌#Obesidad y #discriminación laboral

Jan 21, 2020 · 638 followers View post →
Rolando Varillas
@RolandoVarillas · X

Obesity and hiring discrimination https://t.co/suCVKMgb7q

Jan 15, 2020 · 397 followers View post →