Author considered the feminist movement, discriminatory attitudes toward working women, and ideas about people's collective participation in design. (Author/RK)

This progress report of the Advisory Council on Women's Opportunities at the University of Pittsburgh discusses: (1) the history of the Council, and (2) the operating procedures, including some of the major problems encountered both within the Council and from outside the group itself. Its major aim has been to conduct a study on the position of…

FWEP studied sexual inequity among farmworkers, staff, and board members of eight farmworker organizations. It found that inequities and limited opportunities did exist and a major impediment was women's lack of perception of the present inequities facing them. Journal availability: see RC 503 518. (DS)

Analysis of affirmative action in South Africa suggests it fails because (1) it is based on developing blacks and women to function in a fundamentally unchanged work environment; (2) it is often seen as quota filling and not development; and (3) many expect it to fail and commitment is lacking. (SK)

Women face conflicts between work and family responsibilities, especially in relation to pregnancy, child care, and elder care. Employment practices such as family-friendly policies, fringe benefits, and support services are needed to help them resolve these conflicts. (SK)

Summarizes the following issues: how women's career development is changing, how it differs for individuals, and how it is a broader social issue. Lists actions for organizations, women, and adult educators to support women's career development. (SK)

This study examined the effect of higher and lower self-acceptance on the ratings of three candidate types: "traditional" woman, "feminist" and sex-unspecified. The subjects were 81 Counseling Center Directors, Associate Directors, and Assistant Directors. Self acceptance was measured by the Phillips self-acceptance scale. Candidates were rated on…

The conference on sex discrimination in employment practices was held at the University of California at Los Angeles in cooperation with the Women's Bureau of the Department of Labor. Speeches included: (1) "New Legislation--New Action" by Rosalind K. Loring and William Foster, (2) "Compliance Policies and Procedures for Business and Industry" by…

Article focused on the reasons for the under employment of women and the myths that persist in spite of indisputable evidence to the contrary. (Author/RK)

A general survey of the state of the law at all points where maternity produces a claim of sex discrimination in employment and discussion of whether, under Geduldig v. Aiello, all private fringe benefit systems must equate normal pregnancy with temporary sickness and disability. (JT)

Computations using data from the Current Population Survey show that the separation rate of women is the same as or lower than that of men when wage rates are taken into account. For Blacks, the separation rate is lower than that for Whites, regardless of sex. (Author)

This manual is intended to aid in the investigation of sexual harassment complaints by providing information specifically addressing special considerations and the analysis of sexual harassment complaints in the employment context. Although primary focus is the investigation and analyses of cases in the State civil service, the principles of…

This report presents information from 11 hearings in five California cities on pay inequities affecting many working women. It begins with a general discussion of the wage gap as a persistent fact of life. Causes of differences in male/female pay are considered, including gender segregation in jobs, labor market conditions, employee…

Intended to be used by employers, this guide is an informal survey of Wider Opportunities for Women, Inc.'s experience with a number of employers who have successfully placed women in non-traditional jobs. Employers' stories of successes and failures are presented in four sections: (1) personnel plans and administrative commitment; (2) recruitment…

This report presents information on the employment status of women at the Urbana-Champaign campus of the University of Illinois. Discussed are: (1) the representation, rank, and pay of females on the faculty; (2) representation of women in administrative positions; (3) representation of women on the faculty versus representation in the labor…