Argues that separate career development theories and measures for women focus on their need to cope with multiple roles, but assume that child care is women's responsibility. Suggests a broader perceptive about the roles of work and family that would enable measures and theories developed for women to be applied to both men and women. (SK)

Conducted a follow-up study of (N=391) women six years after they entered college. Results found their attitudes toward women's roles were liberal; since high school, they had considered an average of nine occupations, with traditional choices continuing in popularity but being joined by more nontraditonal choices. (Author)

Both internal and external barriers prevent women from utilizing equal opportunity. Counselors, teachers, administrators, and researchers must understand the guidance needs of women so that they can help them overcome these barriers. Career and cognitive development theories require individuals to pass through several stages, and according to…