Women in the social work profession, as in other fields, receive lower salaries than their male counterparts. A study comparing career characteristics of male and female graduates of a school of social work verified this conclusion and pointed to some ways in which the trend could be reversed. (Author)

Although social work is commonly identified as a woman's profession, female social workers are often the victims of sex-role stereotyping and discrimination. This article discusses the effects of sexism on social work education and employment practices and proposes ways sex bias can be eliminated. (Author)

Whether women choose to work in the home or in business, they receive the worst of both worlds in terms of protection against poverty. The author describes how the income security program discriminates against women and presents ways of eliminating the injustice. (Author)

The question is no longer whether a woman should work, but whether there must be a change in the way people perceive the woman's role in the world of work. The author discusses the various facets of this problem in order to predict how the necessary changes will be achieved. (Author)

The author analyzes NASW membership data concerning the relative status of men and women in the profession. Sex differentiation can be seen in the areas of salary and type of employment. Marital status and child responsibility appear to account for some of the differential. However, additional data are required. (Author)