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Peer reviewedSoldwedel, Bette J. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1988
Provides practical suggestions for employment counselors concerned with the advancement of women in nontraditional career fields. Focuses on employment counselor's role in promoting sex equity and nontraditional careers for women. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Career Counseling, Counseling Techniques, Counselor Role, Employed Women
Peer reviewedHarlan, Carolyn L.; Jansen, Mary A. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1987
Examined the perceptions of 237 women who worked in three sex-specific occupational categories and the effects of their participation in these occupations on several psychological and physical health variables. Found that women in female-dominated occupations showed more psychological and physical distress than did those in other occupations.…
Descriptors: Employed Women, Females, Nontraditional Occupations, Physical Health
Peer reviewedPray, Margaret; Thomas, Kenneth R. – Journal of Employment Counseling, 1982
Identifies some of the obstacles in the nontraditional career choice and implementations process of women. Counselor bias and client attitudes are crucial factors, as are physical strength, co-worker relations, and mathematical ability. Suggests ideas for neutralizing these obstacles and maximizing the chances for success. (Author)
Descriptors: Ability, Adjustment (to Environment), Attitudes, Career Choice
