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Dykstra, Pearl A.; Hagestad, Gunhild O. – Journal of Family Issues, 2007
The article focuses on findings that were replicated across several countries and considers their relevance for future older adults. Key findings are that (a) childlessness makes more of a difference in men's than in women's lives, (b) never-married women are a childless category with particularly favorable characteristics, and (c) childless…
Descriptors: Childlessness, Parents, Males, Females
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Haavio-Mannila, Elina – Journal of Social Issues, 1972
Compares two surveys of attitudes toward the emancipation of women, one taken in 1966 among residents of small towns, the capital city, and rural communities; and the other taken in 1970 as a part of the Finnish Gallup Poll. (JM)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Employed Women, Family Attitudes, Females
Pennell, Maryland; Showell, Shirlene – 1975
Compiling available statistical information on the status of women in health careers, the chart book was designed for use at the International Conference on Women in Health. Tables and figures illustrate statements through statistics and graphs. In the section dealing with the United States, tables present a broad statistical base, and figures…
Descriptors: Allied Health Occupations Education, Charts, Comparative Analysis, Developed Nations