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Today, Explained

The Economic Impact of Body Weight on Women's Income

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This chapter explores the correlation between body weight and income for women, revealing the economic consequences of societal pressure to be thin. It discusses how the relationship between beauty standards, thinness, success, and self-perception intersects with economic incentives tied to weight. The discussion sheds light on the wage penalty for overweight women, particularly those with higher education, impacting their career prospects and financial outcomes.

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