More than half of 225 college women who plan to combine marriage with a career anticipated no conflict between family and career. Author believes this attitude to be naive, and she states that both males and females need to be aware of the implications that two careers will have on their marriage and family responsibilities. (Editor/RK)

The support of her husband, children, and friends was vital to the author when she embarked on graduate study and later into a career. This article is part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

Dr. Wagner discusses her childhood role models and her decision to enter educational administration. She gives advice to young women who are planning for leadership roles. This article is part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

Author recounted her experiences as a student at Wellesley College, her employment experiences, and her feelings as a wife. These were considered versus the prejudices of her fellow students, her fellow workers, and her employers. (RK)

Studies on the differences in socialization experiences of boys and girls are reviewed. The effects of increasingly common maternal employment on this process are considered. (SJL)

Article examines the difficulties associated with the transition of females following entry into professional roles usually occupied by males. (RW)

Of a national membership of 24,000 in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), only 300 are women. Why are there so few women in architecture? Who are they? What kind of work do they do? The author, an architect and a woman, attempted to answer these questions. (Author/RK)

Author discussed industry's need to fulfill its supply of competent managers. She suggested what companies can do to stimulate the utilization of women's talents as managers. A program was described starting with an appraisal of a company and how women can fit into the program. (RK)

In Fall 1980, career counselors at four major Southern California universities were interviewed about college women's career preparation. This article reports their responses about women's career planning practices, their entry-level opportunities in the professions, and ways equal opportunity can be advanced. (SJL)

Reviews three areas of research relevant to the impact of women's changing status on children's development: infant competence, maternal employment, and group care of very young children. Concludes that women's increasing social participation will not harm but rather benefit children, as long as comprehensive family support services are provided.…

Popular images of middle-aged and older women seldom include the image of women as workers. But paid work is extremely important in the lives of many older women. However, they face problems of unequal compensation, occupational segregation, and age and sex discrimination. (SK)

Reviews recent gains and continuing problems in women's employment and in sex equity in education (curriculum, materials, and personnel). Part of a theme issue on women in education. (SJL)

In her introduction to this theme issue on women and leadership, the author reviews evidence on the background characteristics and advancement patterns of women leaders. Childhood sports participation, parental support, role models, mentors, education, and the development of security and self-confidence are considered as requisites to leadership…

In considering the shortage of women in school administration, the authors examine various theories on women's achievement motivations and perceptions about leadership as a "white male club." They suggest that an androgynous theory of leadership would alleviate these psychological barriers. Part of a theme issue on women in education. (SJL)