The literature suggests that individuals, while agreeing that nontraditional occupations are appropriate for others, do not see them as appropriate for themselves. (JOW)

Discusses the problems faced by women entering nontraditional occupations. Includes an annotated list of resources. (JOW)

Surveys show that students persist in wanting occupational classes, and many of the small high schools being created around the country are built on a career theme. However, one neglected area in educational policy is the encouragement of girls to consider nontraditional occupations, ones that would move them up on career ladders providing higher…

These interviews, conducted during the 1976-77 and 1977-78 school years by a group of students from the Rochester City School District, present 5 men and 24 women in a variety of career roles that are neither traditional nor stereotypical. The people interviewed speak of the reasons for their choices and of their background of family support. Many…

Discusses the problems and rewards of two women entering a traditionally male occupation. (JOW)

Investigated how researchers have operationalized gender-concentrated occupations and educational settings in over 30 studies. The literature reviewed indicated that one of the most important issues in pursuing investigations of occupational gender concentrations is the development of methods to define and measure atypical or nontraditional…

Points out that the pool of White males is insufficient to provide the number of scientists, engineers, and technicians needed in our society. Indicates that women and minorities must be encouraged to enter these fields. (JOW)

Despite the small numbers being hired, many women trying to increase their income or get off of welfare believe that the skilled trades are the answer. Construction Readiness Education for Women is a training program funded by the Missouri Women's Council that is designed to attract women into the trades. (JOW)

Secretarial positions are no longer dead ends. There are a number of ways to move up within the secretarial ranks or into management. (JOW)

Discusses the benefits of sex equity programs, sex equity legislation, and what Wisconsin is doing to achieve sex equity. Includes a list of resources. (JOW)

Discusses problems relative to the study and promotion of nontraditional careers and offers suggestions for counseling and research. Problems stem from the meaning of nontraditional careers for those who engage in them, the delivery of counseling services for nontraditional careers, and the selection of variables for research. (JAC)

Problems encountered by women conductors and composers in their struggles toward achievement and recognition are discussed. (RM)

Describes women's course-taking patterns and their resultant underrepresentation in skilled trades, technologies, and sciences. Considers the effects of value systems and conditioning on women's perceptions of work and success. Analyzes the lack of synchronization between traditional value systems and technological change in terms. Describes three…

Focuses on three specialized occupations--nurse, engineer, and lawyer--and looks at how people have transferred their specialized skills and knowledge from one field to another. Discusses options and obstacles when moving a career in the opposite direction. Offers 10 job-hunting mindsets to avoid. (JOW)

Training for unemployed women sponsored by the European Social Fund concentrates on nontraditional occupations, which limits choices. Increased focus on traditional areas of working class women's employment would increase their chances of obtaining training-related employment. (SK)