Many women have undergone assertive training to prepare themselves for the demands of a professional career or independent life style. In the case of professional women, this article suggests that assertive training should focus more on altering certain socialization processes than on increasing overt assertiveness skills. (Author)

Research studies reveal important differences in the working patterns of white wives and of black wives. The author analyzes these differences and points out how they may affect the tasks of social work practitioners who are dealing with black as well as white families in which wives are working. (Author)

The author analyzes NASW membership data concerning the relative status of men and women in the profession. Sex differentiation can be seen in the areas of salary and type of employment. Marital status and child responsibility appear to account for some of the differential. However, additional data are required. (Author)