Obstacles to managerial advancement for women tend to fall into one of three categories, here described as self-imposed'', tradition'' and competition.'' (SA)

discusses job discrimination for women, still present in the '70s, and suggests ways to alleviate it. (SB)

Examines how women are treated in Canadian history. A survey of the field shows that studies of women's participation in Canada's history tend to be sparse and fragmentary. The rise of feminism, however, has caused increased interest in the history of working women. An extensive bibliography is included. (AM)

This speech focuses on the future of women in leadership and decisionmaking positions in education. Since 1970 there has been a legislative explosion as Congress has recognized the necessity to end sex discrimination on the campus. Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in all federally-assisted education programs. The second great…

This article reports some findings of an empirical study about the perceptions and orientations of women managers in three large organizations. (Author)

Women, backed by the government, insist on joining the mainstream of higher education. (Editor)

Some details about Rutgers' affirmative action program. (PG)

Presents an overview of the role women have performed in the military nursing corps. Reviews the history of women in the military nursing corps; their struggle to gain officer rank, status, and pay; military family policies; and nurses' contribution to military health care. (Author/ABB)

Faculty wives have been found to be that group of women most discriminated against in employment. (HS)

The following question is discussed: What will be the impact on unemployment compensation not only of increased labor force participation of women, but also of nearly equal proportions in the labor force of men and women? (BM)

This document presents public testimony and prepared statements from the Congressional hearing on inequities toward women in the social security system. Introductory statements by Representatives Oakar, Daub, Ferraro, McCain, Ratchford, Vandergriff, Snowe, Roybal, and Biaggi are given. Public testimony is provided from representatives of the…

The point of view of this paper is that discriminatory practices and, indeed, other environmental or external events, do not completely account for the discrepancy between the professional success achieved by men and that achieved by women. (Author)

The analyses and suggestions of 38 leaders in education, feminism, foundations, law, and government are collected to set contexts for decisions facing colleges and universities concerning those students, faculty members, and administrators who are women. Among the issues are affirmative action, academic programs, accountability, equality, and…

An increased interest in the position of women, stimulated by increasing numbers of women in the labor force as well as the women's movement, has resulted in a reexamination of women's status under social security programs in many countries. Five case studies (Belgium, Federal Republic of Germany, France, Great Britain, and United States), which…