Discusses the low wages and dead-end jobs most Appalachian women workers face and explores nontraditional employment options which offer higher wages, benefits, security, and a chance for truly meeting a family's needs. (DS)

Elitism has become a new way of diminishing opportunities for minorities and women without mentioning race or sex. This unfortunately is occurring at a point in the nation's history when the subcomminant groups are beginning to break through barriers that formerly excluded them. (Author/GC)

Reviews the historical roots of affirmative action, its intended purposes, and actual outcomes. Suggests that its original goal of neutralizing race has been broadened to the advancement of it. Reviews arguments for and against the broadened interpretation, arguing that it represents only part of the solution for achieving equality. (16…

Women continue to work longer hours for less pay and in worse jobs than men in every country in the world. An International Labour Organization report highlights serious discrimination in job opportunities and working conditions for women. (Author)

Africa and Third World countries do not include women in economic development projects. Women have benefited little from the minimum development done so far. These governments' lack of recognition and expansion of women's critical activities in producing and distributing food and cash crops will perpetuate underdevelopment and poverty. (PS)

Describes early experiences of women in athletic training, noting barriers they have confronted in the work environment, progress they have made in athletic training since the implementation of Title IX, and issues that have yet to be addressed to confront the covert discriminatory practices that continue to leave women isolated. (SM)

This document contains a policy paper and an accompanying background paper that documents the persistence in New York State educational institutions of unequal treatment and unequal achievement between the sexes--inequities that contribute to unequal career opportunities later on. The background paper reviews in detail the progress of New York…

Discusses what has happened to women in athletic administration since Title IX. Administrators from various competitive athletic levels respond to questions about the advantages and disadvantages of Title IX relative to their athletic administration. (SM)

Data are presented on women in higher education, along with information on federal legislation to eliminate sex discrimination, issues concerning redressing employment discrimination, specific problems with legislative procedures and enforcement of legislation, and case studies that highlight some of the processes involved. Evidence is cited that…

Looks at the status of women in management and identifies barriers to the upward mobility of women workers, including sex-role stereotyping, hiring biases, organizational procedures, managers' attitudes, and women's own self-concepts. (Author/JM)

Takes a look at where women stand in management circles today, how they view themselves as contenders for management positions, and what training they now need. (Author/JM)

Issues concerning the participation of women in college administration in Australia are presented in this conference report. Of concern were structural and attitudinal barriers to greater participation of women in educational management and the role of government in fostering equal opportunity. Included are an overview of the conference,…

This report provides findings and recommendations on youth unemployment that were presented at a public hearing conducted by the Los Angeles Commission on Human Relations. First, the report summarizes the testimonies of 20 youth from schools, community based organizations (CBO's), and job training programs who described their difficulties in…

Discusses the impact of Title IX on coaching opportunities for women, noting the declining representation of female coaches. From a historical perspective, the article examines perceived causes for women's diminished role and makes suggestions for future change. (SM)

Since enrollment in journalism programs has become predominantly female, the field could benefit from an infusion of feminist theory that would change the way courses are taught. Female journalism students need to find suitable role models, acquire basic skills in writing, consider new ways of combining family life with their careers, and learn…