Statistics are presented which show that women are accounting for an increasingly large proportion of the economically disadvantaged. Different sources of income (earned, public, and private transfer income) and the welfare system are discussed in terms of their roles in the perpetuation of female poverty. (Author/GC)

Ten female emigrants who have spent at least their entire childhood and adolescence in Communist China and eight Hong Kong Chinese who recently visited their relatives on the mainland were informally interviewed over a period of time. The composite picture that emerged suggests that women in China today have made significant progress toward…

Questions whether sex-role attitudes raised income in Acock and Edwards' sample (1982:587) and provides evidence which supports the thesis that occupational structure (not attitudes) determines female income. Concluded that the current challenge for sociologists appears to lie in finding and exploring the middle ground between these two…

Rather than encourage massive federal or State funding for day care centers, it would be fairer and wiser to use the funds to establish a generous family assistance program. Parents could then exercise their own discretion, using or passing by day-care facilities. (Author)

Statistics from a study at the University of Illinois put into focus the employment patterns of the women from the class of 1971. (Author)

Reports work experiences of women in nontraditional jobs and what these experiences may mean for other women. (MF)

The author examines, comparatively, the role of the American women and women of other nations, and expresses optimism at potential for growth and development for the former. (CJ)

Identifies ways in which laws at the local, state, and federal level protect the right of women to choose an occupation or profession according to her abilities and interests. Information is presented on the history of legal discrimination (i.e., past court decisions) in the United States, protective labor laws, and recent laws recognizing…

This study explores the differing views of Black and White female managers regarding access to key career opportunities for White women and women of color. Items addressed include access to hiring, promotions, key assignments, salary increases, acknowledgment for work, and mentors. Access to each is described by comparing White women and women of…

We explore young working women's perceptions of marriage and work in contemporary Egypt, when an increase in age at marriage was evident from national survey data. Both working conditions and employment opportunities declined significantly for young women even as their educational attainment increased and marriage was delayed. In-depth interviews…

Data demonstrate that from the start minority women do not share the occupational success of their white counterparts. The findings concerning equality of opportunity among these working class women are not optimistic. (Author/AM)

AMERICAN WOMAN POWER NEEDS TO BE MORE FULLY UTILIZED TO MEET THE NATION'S MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS. PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL OCCUPATIONS ARE THE FASTEST GROWING CAREER FIELDS, AND MEN ALONE CANNOT MEET THEIR MANPOWER DEMANDS. CLERICAL WORK AND SERVICE OCCUPATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO SHOW THE SECOND AND FASTEST RATE OF GROWTH. SALES OCCUPATIONS ARE ALSO…

Statistics reveal that only 11% of the 1,500 theatre administrators on United States college campuses are women. On the other hand, recent surveys have indicated that few women are actively seeking administrative positions. The situation is unfortunate since campus theatres and institutions of higher education need highly qualified, capable…