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Ogbu, John U. – 1978
In this paper, the school is viewed as an institution used by members of society to help them to adapt to their environment. Examined are (1) relations between the school and other immediate settings, such as the home, preschool and day care programs, informal groups, children's extracurricular organizations and summer experiences; and (2)…
Descriptors: Adjustment (to Environment), Black Education, Economic Factors, Educational Environment
Download full textNational Commission for Manpower Policy, Washington, DC. – 1978
This report contains proceedings of a 1978 conference on women's changing roles, based on data collected from a national longitudinal survey (begun in 1967 and still continuing) of 5,000 women aged 30-44. The keynote address was presented by Secretary of Labor Raymond Marshall, who noted the need for research to influence government policy. Papers…
Descriptors: Displaced Homemakers, Economics, Employed Women, Employment
Women Employed Inst., Chicago, IL. – 2002
A study examined the factors that influence lower-income women's career decision making and planning. The 24 women interviewed included African American, white, and Hispanic American women ages 20-60 years or older. The women were employed in a variety of industries. All were college graduates, and none earned more than $24,000 annually. Most…
Descriptors: Career Choice, Career Development, Career Planning, Caregivers
