The article reports on the activities of the seventh and final session of the Seminar/Workshops on Women in the World of Work conducted by the Technical Education Research Centers. (Author/MW)

Women workers are establishing an identity for themselves in the traditionally male-dominated work world of mechanics, carpenters, construction workers, technicians, and engineers, drawn by incentives ranging from higher pay to training and advancement opportunities. Of the over 12.5 million women employed in industrial and service occupations,…

This U.S. Congressional hearing, chaired by Representative Matthew G. Martinez (California), focuses on women in the work force. Issues, such as equal participation, pay, and advancement, along with sex discrimination and sexual harassment, are addressed. Testimony and written statements were presented by representatives from District of Columbia…

This report provides an edited transcript of discussions at the symposium, "An Inside Look at the Broadcasting Industry," which focused on the status of women in broadcasting and the effects of affirmative action on hiring and promotions. Panelists for the symposium were the 28 winners of 1984 Broadcast Awards presented by the National Commission…

Publications concerning employment discrimination and the implications of affirmative action programs for minorities, women, and the handicapped are cited. The citations are divided into three sections: (1) bibliographies, (2) books and pamphlets (including government publications), and (3) articles and speeches. Each section presents the…

This study discusses the presence of women in non-traditional positions funded by CETA II and VI and the CETA programs, policies, and procedures offering opportunities for women to enter non-traditional occupations. Information was collected via interviews and questionnaires to determine the status of CETA workers in the Mid-Willamette Valley…

The bibliography contains examples of women's experiences in occupations traditionally filled by men. All occupations except those related to homemaking, nursing, elementary or secondary education, and stenography are included. Entries are coded by broad occupational categories and arranged alphabetically by author according to type of…

This handbook provides information on recruiting women and minority group candidates for faculty positions. The first 3 sections give a brief overview of the laws and regulations regarding equal employment opportunity, outline some affirmative action guidelines for recruiting staff, and respond to questions related to affirmative action and equal…

Of a national membership of 24,000 in the American Institute of Architects (AIA), only 300 are women. Why are there so few women in architecture? Who are they? What kind of work do they do? The author, an architect and a woman, attempted to answer these questions. (Author/RK)

Examined in this study is the extent to which soldiers believe certain military jobs are "appropriate" for women and, in particular, the extent to which these beliefs are related to respondent sex, rank, and expectation of leaving the army before retirement. (Author)

A study of the career progress of 21 executive women reveals no upward movement in a 15-year period. Possible reasons to explain this phenomenon are explored. (Author/MLF)

An analysis of the collegial-friend relationships among academicians in this study indicates that female professors, especially unmarried, have fewer males in their collegial-friend networks than men. It is suggested that isolation from these informal collegial contacts, whether by choice or exclusion, leaves women at a professional disadvantage.…

The struggle for an Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the American Constitution is one of the most controversial issues of this era. Discusses the changing role of women amidst a fast-changing society, the styles of those opposing the women's revolution, the debate over women as persons, women in dual roles, and the implications of ERA for the world…

Summarizes a survey of teachers' perceptions of the school promotional system. Presents findings on male/female status differentials, under-representation of women in higher-scale posts, and the possibility that gender-related discrimination operates against the career interests of women. Concludes that women overwhelmingly perceive themselves as…

Two prevailing images of women in the United States today are as a sexual object and as a servant. Most jobs capitalize on one or both of these images. Success in a career is inconsistent with woman's self-image. Appreciation for the shared goals of both sexes may result in change. (AG)