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McLaren, Arlene Tigar – British Journal of Sociology of Education, 1996
Explores the tension felt by young Canadian women between the desire for domesticity and the aspiration for economic independence. This tension is exacerbated by the dual messages sent by societal institutions (primarily school and the media) as well as economic and social change. (MJP)
Descriptors: Career Choice, Cultural Influences, Decision Making, Employment