The author states that American women have become divided into two groups--those who subscribe to a philosophy of gender differentiation, and those who subscribe to a philosophy of gender irrelevance. She pursues these differing philosophies in light of women's career transitions. (CT)

Highlights the extent to which females are underrepresented in mathematics- and science-related careers. Discusses gender differences in mathematics coursework, mathematics achievement, and career choices; reasons for female nonparticipation in mathematics; encouraging females toward mathematics-related careers; and new questions and directions.…

Discusses so-called "gender war" in the classroom. Presents report card on differences between males and females involving grades and tests, academic enrollment, academic interaction and special programs, health and athletics, and career preparation, family, and parenting. (25 references) (PKP)

The routes that women take to the principalship are usually different from those taken by men, but once women achieve the principalship, the differences between their career patterns and those of men disappear. (Author/JM)

Information processing theory could be made more sensitive to differences in career outcomes for males and females by (1) examining the nature of the career decision; (2) expanding the notion of information; (3) relating the vocational schema to the gender schema; and (4) noting whether variables are general, sex related, or sex specific. (SK)

Discusses the issue of gender in relation to England's National Curriculum and associated assessment and testing. The new curriculum is technology based and vocationally oriented. Foresees difficulties in providing gender-equal education unless more attention is given to the differing interests and goals of boys and girls. (DM)

Discusses the functions of the Working Group on Career Issues for Women Scientists. Functions include developing opportunities and support for the recruitment, retention, reentry, and advancement of women in biomedical careers. (DDR)

Addresses problems associated with Prediger's article questioning the usefulness and fairness of the unnormed Self-Directed Search (SDS) for females. Discusses issues of sex differences and same-sex test norming. (RC)

Studies have shown that sexism cannot only influence career choice, but even the musical instrument that a child chooses to play. The question music educators need to consider is how attitudes and behavior surrounding this issue can be modified. (Author/SJL)

Contends that use of occupational prestige scale to code occupations when investigating sex differences in occupational aspirations and expectations is not appropriate because of inherent sex biases. Addresses development of early prestige scales, apparent congruence of prestige ratings by men and women, and effect of sex on prestige ratings and…

The role of women in the transformation of professional attitudes and styles of medical practice is discussed. It is advocated that the momentum of women applicants to medical schools continue, that women have entry into areas representing their career choices, and that women faculty are promoted to senior ranks. (MLW)

An overview of the status of female participation in mathematics is given. Special attention is paid to the evidence that participation in mathematics courses in high school acts as a filter for occupational choice. (MK)

The purpose of this article is to speculate about future changes in the working lives of men and women so that human resource managers can be prepared. The critical forces discussed include equal opportunity legislation, socialization experiences, and work and family issues. (JOW)

Failure of a significant number of females to participate in mathematics is now recognized as a concern of society, particularly by professionals. Encouragement, positive reinforcement, and access to special programs to motivate the math achiever are all necessary to increase the number of women entering mathematical studies. (JMK)

In this paper, development during the adolescent period is considered from a counseling perspective. Although many of the issues of young adults continue to confront older adults, this paper discusses the issues that are special to this age group. It suggests that the emotional and social domain is best represented by the theory of Erikson, which…