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| Monthly Labor Review | 2 |
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| Johnson, Beverly L. | 2 |
| Waldman, Elizabeth | 1 |
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| Opinion Papers | 1 |
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Peer reviewedJohnson, Beverly L.; Waldman, Elizabeth – Monthly Labor Review, 1983
Most women who maintain families have a strong commitment to the labor force but have lower average educational attainment and earnings, bringing them closer to poverty with each additional child. (JOW)
Descriptors: Economically Disadvantaged, Educationally Disadvantaged, Employed Women, Employment Potential
Peer reviewedJohnson, Beverly L. – Monthly Labor Review, 1978
Presents statistics on demographic trends, labor force trends, and income which shows that since 1970 about 60 percent of the increase in the number of American families in which women have the main economic and social responsibilities has been among divorcees; the income of one-third of these families remains below the poverty level. (Editor/TA)
Descriptors: Demography, Economic Status, Employed Women, Employment Patterns
