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Silver, Linda R. – School Library Journal, 1988
Explores the concepts of authority, patriarchy, and professionalization as they relate to professions in which women predominate--teaching, nursing, librarianship, and social work. Sex-typing of jobs and qualitative differences between male- and female-dominated professions are considered. Sixteen references are listed. (MES)
Descriptors: Females, Librarians, Nurses, Power Structure