The Work Environments of Male and Female Professionals: Objective and Subjective Characteristics.

Phelan, Jo; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ456777

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Publication Date: 1993

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The Work Environments of Male and Female Professionals: Objective and Subjective Characteristics.

Phelan, Jo; And Others

Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, v20 n1 p68-89 Feb 1993

Interviews with 1,115 male and 271 female professionals revealed significant gender differences in objective characteristics (job title, salary grade, and numbers supervised) and few differences in subjective characteristics (rewards, peer cohesion, staff support, role conflict/ambiguity, workload). (SK)

Descriptors: Professional Occupations, Salary Wage Differentials, Sex Differences, Supervision, Work Environment

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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