Examined variables related to sexual discrimination on-the-job for a sample of social workers (N=128) in North Carolina. Findings indicated that gender was a better predictor of salary than either job position, experience, or education. When these three variables were controlled, males were found to earn an average of $5,645 more per year than…

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)

Althought the National Association of Social Workers has repeatedly expressed concern for the rights of women, a study of members' salaries in a midwestern NASW unit reveals a considerable differential between the earnings of men and women--even when crucial variables affecting salaries are controlled. (Author)

A survey of National Association of Social Workers revealed that female social workers continue to earn less than their male colleagues. Offered evidence that discriminatory personnel practices may be preventing many female practitioners from acquiring the skills necessary to qualify them for top management positions in the profession. (Author)

Study of recently graduated master's level social workers (N=520) suggests gender inequities still exist in career patterns and salaries. Compared men and women on beginning and current salary, use of graduate-school specialization skills, and administrative versus clinical positions. Male clinicians moved into nonclinical positions more often…