Women and Work.

Butler, Margaret; Swanson, Linda

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ERIC Number: EJ349792

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1985

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Women and Work.

Butler, Margaret; Swanson, Linda

Rural Development Perspectives, v2 n1 p42-43 Oct 1985

Examines changes in female labor force participation since 1950. Finds little difference currently between metro and nonmetro areas in propensity of women to work outside the home. Traces racial and age differences in labor force participation. Finds family situation and changing social expectations responsible for increase in working women. (LFL)

Descriptors: Blacks, Employed Parents, Employed Women, Employment Patterns, Family Characteristics, Fatherless Family, Heads of Households, Mothers, Racial Differences, Rural Population, Rural Urban Differences, Urban Population

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Policymakers

Language: English

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