Women's empowerment is an important goal of the educational processes around the world. Women in developing countries need support and motivation for attaining higher education and empowerment. This qualitative-exploratory study sought to explore the perceptions of Pakistani female university academics living inside predominantly patriarchal…

With more women of color (WOC) aspiring to study science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and healthcare (STEMH), colleges and universities serve as a critical environment for preparing and supporting successful transitions from earning a STEMH degree through participation in the STEMH workforce. I use a three-article format to examine the…

This paper reports the results of a small-scale narrative study of men and women who grew up in mid-twentieth-century rural Wales, and their reminiscences regarding women and education. Although the dominant image of Wales during that era is that of a male-dominated society, all of our participants remembered influential independent women and…

Women who had completed the Strong Vocational Interest Blank for Women as college freshmen were contacted 13 to 21 years later, and were classified as career or homemaker oriented on the basis of their actual work experience. Results are discussed in terms of previous research and Holland's Occupational Classification System. (Author)

The first chapter of this report, "Career and Autonomy in College Women," by Joseph Katz deals with the career choice of undergraduate women at San Jose City College and Stanford University. Chapter 2, "Adult Women at Work and at Home," by Joseph Katz, and Chapter 3, "Career-Oriented versus Home-Oriented Women," by Marjorie M. Lozoff, present data…

Findings of a questionnaire on education, work history, and career expectations completed by university women students 25 and over confirm that economic motivation underlies the decision of mature women returning to college. Women students currently employed study with an eye toward changing careers rather than upgrading present employment.…

Women account for 15 percent of the total admissions in medicine and present overall better examinations than men. Obstetrics and gynecology is the most common speciality selected by women, and job satisfaction is found in 87 percent. Sixty-six percent are married to other doctors, and 39 percent emigrate. (Author/LBH)

Longitudinally examined how young Australian women who attended school during an era of equal opportunity made career decisions and perceived their unfolding lives. Respondents considered themselves active agents in constructing their own futures, and gender did not control their destinies. While they succeeded on male terms, many competing…

Reviews enrollment trends among women in college science and factors which influence women's selection of science as a career. Part of a theme issue on women. (SJL)

Presents an edited transcript of a discussion with seven Simmons College faculty members about education for women and the role a women's college can play in a period of social change. Discussion topics include Simmons as a women's college, meaningful work, non-traditional careers, counseling responsibilities, and potential students. (CAM)

Ethnographic interviews with 23 college-aged women revealed most considered few career alternatives, relied on easily accessible information sources, made choices early in life, stayed with the choice, and decided to either "earn money" or "stay at home." The others considered several alternatives, pursued them, and linked them to relationships…

This paper summarizes the efforts of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare (DHEW) to provide women with the opportunity and encouragement to excel through education. Data are given about employment patterns of women in science and engineering. Traditional barriers thought to restrict participation of women in science and engineering are…

Individual and cross case analyses were employed to explore how the pursuit of career and life satisfaction was defined and resolved by 11 elite female scientists in the process of career establishment. A taxonomy which emerged from this procedure identified the following factors that influenced the aspirations and attainments of women at the…

Explored the possibility of changing male attitudes toward women's career development using two videotapes, one featuring men and one featuring women. Results showed the group viewing the videotape featuring men was significantly more liberal. Discusses implications for counseling and research. (PAS)