Stygmatyzacja i dyskryminacja osób z nadmierną masą ciała na polskim rynku pracy. Perspektywa specjalistów ds. HR i menedżerów
Stigmatization and Discrimination of People with Excess Body Weight in the Polish Labor Market: The Perspective of HR Specialists and Managers
Author(s): Martyna Krogulec-ŁęskaSubject(s): Economy, Psychology, Business Economy / Management, Micro-Economics, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Culture and social structure , Social psychology and group interaction, Cognitive Psychology, Personality Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Management and complex organizations, Health and medicine and law, Economic development, Environmental interactions, Social Norms / Social Control, Human Resources in Economy, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: stigmatization; discrimination; excess body weight; overweight; obesity; labor market; HR; managers; stereotypes; employment; workplace discrimination; career development
Summary/Abstract: This article addresses the issues of stigmatization and discrimination against individuals with excess body weight in the Polish labor market. Its primary aim is to analyze how overweight and obese individuals are perceived in the workplace by HR professionals and managers. A key focus is placed on identifying who is currently recognized as a person with excess body weight in professional contexts, what stereotypes are associated with overweight and obesity, and whether and how individuals with additional weight may face discrimination from HR staff, managerial personnel, and colleagues. The presented conclusions are based on the qualitative research conducted by the author among HR specialists and managers.
Journal: Górnośląskie Studia Socjologiczne. Seria Nowa
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 16
- Page Range: 1-22
- Page Count: 22
- Language: Polish
