As Aristotle once said “Beauty‚ is a greater recommendation than any letter of introduction” (www.thinkexist.com). The beauty bias is the notion that people who are attractive are usually rewarded socially. The idea of beauty is a socially accepted principle and although this principle has been widely accepted from the beginning of time‚ the standards of beauty have drastically changed from the past. In today’s society‚ there is a large amount of discrimination based on the physical attractiveness
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The ’beauty bias‚’ where attractive people appear to have an advantage‚ isn’t just a rumor. There is evidence that it exists and that it leads to discrimination against less attractive people in a variety of areas‚ including hiring. Not only is it unfair‚ in some cases it’s illegal discrimination. Attractiveness isn’t in the same category as gender‚ race‚ religion‚ or nationality but that doesn’t mean hiring based on looks is ok under the law. Federal laws on employment discrimination don’t
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Address Correspondence to: Lashear C. Price‚ Department of Psychology‚ Cleveland State University‚ 2121 Euclid Ave‚ Cleveland‚ OH 44115. E- mail: lashear_07@yahoo.com Abstract In recent years‚ researchers have debated whether social bias exists between boys and girls regarding social skills and academic achievement. While most studies have shown that girls are more intelligent and experience fewer social problems than boys‚ the current study will hope to find otherwise. Many articles
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Ave. Vineland‚ NJ 08360 Jeremy Dittmer January 27‚ 2013 Employee Relations Specialist Wydade Consulting Services 435 Hurffville Croskeys Road Sewell‚ NJ 08080 Dear Mr. Dittmer: I am writing to request a trainer for an upcoming seminar on sexual harassment and unlawful discrimination in the work place. I would also like to take the time to thank Wydade Consulting Services for twenty years of reliable service. We would like to have the
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Detecting Media Bias Teresa Liles HUM/114 December 10‚ 2012 Christopher Page Detecting Media Bias Same-sex marriage has been an on-going battle for many years. California’s opposition to same-sex marriage‚ Proposition 8‚ barely passed in the 2008 election. Same-sex marriage has been a news-worthy topic since 1997 when Hawaii passed a Domestic Partnership policy which triggered other states to change policies as well. This issue started a state-to-state debate of whether same-sex couples should
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Running head: THREE MAJOR REASONS A BUSINESS FAILS 1 Three Major Reasons A Business Fails Antoinette Brown Metropolitan College of New York 2 Three Major Reasons A Business Fails Abstract Starting a business can be gratifying and inspiring. Being your own boss‚ you are the one making all the decisions. Entrepreneurship involves risk but the rewards are worth the risk when you are doing something you love and are making a living
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*Complaint Letter Writing a letter of complaint can be tricky‚ but the most important thing to remember is to be direct and tasteful. No one will take your complaint seriously if you are ranting and raving. Take a look at this example complaint letter for ideas on how you should approach writing a letter of complaint. 56 Disgruntled Street Somewhere Unhappy 1AM MAD Customer Service Manager That Awful Company Somewhere Awful UR BAD June 15‚ 2008 Dear Sir/Madam‚ I am writing today to complain
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EDU 5000 Gender Bias in the STEM Fields March 7‚ 2012 In a society that is heavily reliant on jobs related to math‚ science and technology‚ it is essential that women have the knowledge and background to compete in the global economy. An early foundation in these subject areas is vital‚ but why do girls avoid them at a young age? This paper will examine the gender gap in the STEM fields: Science‚ Technology‚ Engineering‚ and Math and the implications that society‚ parents
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Alpha Corporation I) For each of the years on the Statement of Cash Flows: Year 1989 1. Major sources of cash = Long-‐term debt and short-‐term debt. Major use of cash = Investment in depreciable assets. 2. Cash flow from operation was greater than net income as the firm
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Part I: business writing steps • Analyze audience • Identify target audience 1. Store managers. 2. Store employees. 3. Retail customers and public. • Identify communication channels. 1. Oral and written • What message is intended to 1. Persuade‚ inform‚ or built goodwill. • Organize 1. The structure and format of the message. 2. Clear and concise communication. 3. Proofread message. 4. Deliver the message. • Follow-up and feedback 1. Was message
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