Explores female and male students' attitudes toward school work in terms of application and achievement, using data from interviews with students, teachers, careers officers, and welfare officers in three semirural public schools in England. Results suggest a problem of "equalizing opportunities" for all young people, rather than…

Examines relationships between schooling, the economy, and employment for Maltese girls and women. Despite their abilities, girls lower their aspirations to match available jobs or do not enter the labor market. Rising educational standards and social awareness have led to Maltese females' reluctance to participate in the work force. (RLC)