Examines trends in participation of women in science and engineering over the past decade and estimates changes during the 1980s. Focuses on educational attainment, employment status and sector, and salaries, and indicates a gap in salaries and career opportunities between men and women. (JN)

Provides highlights of the 1985 American Chemical Society survey, which differs from previous surveys in that all United States members were targeted. Responses from approximately 44,000 members are summarized for such areas as sex, race, salaries, and type of employer. Indicates that the profession is dominated by white males. (JN)

This report presents 1983 annual average weekly earnings of wage and salary workers (both men and women) who usually work full time (excluding the "incorporated self-employed") in more than 200 occupations, according to the classification system developed for the 1980 Census of Population. (Author)

Updates a 1976 article explaining the stability of hours of work per week in the U.S. since World War II. It introduces a revised series of the ratio of female to male wages over time. In a reply to this article, Kniesner presents estimates which support his 1976 conclusions. (CT)

Although women are entering the labor force in large numbers, evidence is presented suggesting that mechanization has served to reinforce the traditional position of women both at home and in the labor market. Topics discussed include among others, occupations, time spent in housework, segregation of occupation by sex, and earnings. (Author/JN)

This report examines the major trends in women's employment and unemployment over the past two decades in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development member countries. Employment and unemployment trends in the labor force by sex are first considered. The report next examines the growth of the female labor supply and the trends in the…

Discusses the increase of women in the labor force; the role of divorce, the women's movement, and marriage at a later age; older women in the work force; economic factors; the kinds of jobs women hold and the earnings they receive; and the implications for vocational education. (CT)

Presents salary data and findings from the 1983 annual survey of the economic status of American Chemical Society members. Indicates that unemployment is down, median salaries are 5 percent higher than last year for Ph.D chemists (3 percent for non-Ph.Ds), and that raises are moderate compared to previous years. (JN)

Argues that the concept of comparable worth provides a viable way out of the growing poverty of women. Reviews the history of low wages for women in the United States, discusses anomalies in the dominant economic-gender system exposed by comparable worth, and addresses the social and political implications of comparable worth. (KH)

Assessment of employment trends for minorities and women in health care settings supports the hypothesis that discriminatory employment practices, particularly in the government sector, are directly related to the health status of racial/ethnic minorities. It is therefore important that minorities be given jobs in policymaking positions in health…

Presents in tabular form chemists' salaries. Reviews salaries of chemists with B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees, chemical engineers, college faculty, industrial chemists, women, and employment status of chemists surveyed. Indicates relatively low unemployment and that medial salary for chemists has increased 11% between March 1980 and March 1981. (JN)

Discusses the growing gap between the wages of women and men and reviews arguments opposing pay equity. Cites occupational segregation and sex-based wage discrimination as causes for the wage gap, and considers some remedies that have proven to be effective: negotiation, collective bargaining, litigation, and job evaluation studies. (KH)

A 1981 survey of United States and Canadian American Institute of Physics members shows salaries keeping up with inflation, shifts toward interdisciplinary work, but underrepresentation of women in higher paying positions. Although focusing on the 1981 employment situation, some speculation as to future changes are included. (Author/JN)

Highlights National Research Council report ("Climbing the Ladder II: An Update on the Status of Doctoral Women Scientists and Engineers"). Indicates that, although supply of women with doctorates in science is up 50 percent in the past four years, salary and tenure problems are continuing. (JN)

Presents data from four annual surveys of psychology doctorates with regard to rates of employment and unemployment; employment in psychology-related work, in academic settings, service, business, government, and other settings, full-time and part-time employment; and postdoctoral fellowships. Includes job market perceptions of recent doctorate…