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Peer reviewedCharles, Maria; Buchmann, Marlis; Halebsky, Susan; Powers, Jeanne M.; Smith, Marisa M. – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 2001
Analysis of matched samples of Swiss (n=443) and U.S. (n=740) women found important differences. Labor force participation of the Swiss was more strongly influenced by family configuration. Associations between educational credentials and occupational sex typing was more persistent in Switzerland. Results show how cultural, institutional, and…
Descriptors: Career Development, Context Effect, Educational Attainment, Employed Women
