In examining the position of women in social work, several important issues are considered: the comparative status of male and female social workers, possible role conflicts experienced by married female workers, and the ramifications on the profession of the large number of female workers. (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 question is no longer whether a woman should work, but whether there must be a change in the way people perceive the woman's role in the world of work. The author discusses the various facets of this problem in order to predict how the necessary changes will be achieved. (Author)