Does appearance matter? Erotic capital and successful recruitment in the opinion of women and men. Cover Image

Czy wygląd ma znaczenie? Kapitał seksualny a sukces rekrutacyjny w opiniach kobiet i mężczyzn.
Does appearance matter? Erotic capital and successful recruitment in the opinion of women and men.

Author(s): Emilia Paprzycka, Dominika Orlik
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego
Keywords: appearance;erotic capital;recruitment;woman;man

Summary/Abstract: Results were considered in context of erotic capital – a sociological concept by Catherine Hakim which is based upon aesthetics and visual, physical, social, and sexual attractiveness. Quantitative study was undertaken as the primary research method through the use of a self-designed questionnaire and was conducted in January 2015 with a sample size of 108 young people who start their professional career. The study were sought answers to the questions concerning patterns of beauty of woman and man and importance of erotic capital to the effects of recruitment. Results indicated that the majority of respondents believe erotic capital impacts the recruitment process and that attractive people are able to obtain work more easily. Results also suggested appearance is of great important for professional career especially in opinion of those women who are employed.

  • Issue Year: 2015
  • Issue No: 55
  • Page Range: 5-21
  • Page Count: 17
  • Language: Polish