Examines the tie between community characteristics and race-linked occupational differentiation in 40 rural southern locations. Indicates exact opposite of conventional theoretical expectations. Shows educational level of races, spatial location, and industrial structure manifest substantial effects on opportunities. (AH)

Examines similarities and differences in variables leading men and women to pursue agricultural degrees in college, including social origins; influence of other people; prior educational and agricultural experiences; perceptions of labor market opportunities and reward structures. Anticipated career outcomes, including occupational choice, income…

Questions one of the assumed benefits of rapid growth in rural areas--the retention of rural youths through finding employment in their home communities. Finds no relationship between migration intentions of 970 high school seniors in rural Utah counties and rapid growth in local energy-related extractive employment. (LFL)