...Most I think will agree that just about every female broadcaster is attractive. Is this because only the pretty ones apply? Is it because they won't hire ones who are not so pretty? Or are the less-than-attractive ones being treated unfairly by organizations who sometimes investigate the "unfair" practices of others? I believe most women are attractive, but I think there is the appeal of a pretty woman that is sort of being exploited here, too.
2006-10-26 08:52:43 · 2 answers · asked by carson123 6 in News & Events ➔ Media & Journalism
No, I don't think the practices are fair, not at least to the chubby or less than cute who would like those jobs. Some members of the viewing audience may see it as fair though. After working all day in many ugly environments with far too many chubby, less than pretty people, it's nice to turn on the TV and be updated on the days events by a person that's very easy on the eyes (and don't forget the ears).
I'm not sure where this should stand legally but I know I'm guilty of favoring a more physically attractive waitress for example... when given the choice. Though the attractiveness of the personality outweighs the looks the first lasting impression is appearance.
2006-10-26 09:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by mattman814 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The evening news is a business, and the goal of a business is to make money. It is common knowledge that more people will tune in to a beautiful woman than to one who is not so beautiful. It's no less fair for the news media to only hire pretty women than it is for medical schools to only accept smart ones. People are born with different gifts, which they can use in different ways.
2006-10-26 09:01:06 · answer #2 · answered by farmgirl 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋