While Algerian women were instrumental in the struggle for independence, often carrying on crucial and dangerous work, and their rights are guaranteed by the new government, they still lag behind men in many areas such as education, employment, political participation, and control over reproduction, because of discrimination. (IS)

Over the past two decades women and minorities have made unprecedented strides into the work force, yet discrimination due to gender and race is still a problem. The dearth of women in management is due to the "glass ceiling" phenomenon--the organizational, attitudinal, and societal barriers that effectively keep women and minorities…

Posits that work done by women in providing services for their families and society is not economically rewarded, is a distortion of reality, and one of the main causes of discrimination against women. Discusses the role of women in the economic growth of United States, United Kingdom, Hungary, Mauritius, USSR, and Egypt. (JOW)

Ten female emigrants who have spent at least their entire childhood and adolescence in Communist China and eight Hong Kong Chinese who recently visited their relatives on the mainland were informally interviewed over a period of time. The composite picture that emerged suggests that women in China today have made significant progress toward…

The proportion of women in paid employment in India is very low, and working women tend to be concentrated in low-wage, low-status, unskilled jobs, especially in agriculture. Even for the few women working in the modern sector, discrimination is pervasive, and change seems unlikely to occur soon. (IS)

The article discusses (1) female career patterns, (2) female self-concepts and aspirations, and (3) women in the work force. Also discussed are occupational distribution and obstacles to the career development of women. Presented at the Annual Conference on Career Development and Vocational Education, Blacksburg, Virginia, March, 1974. (BW)

This paper views the interrelatedness of political, economic, and family systems as they are being affected by the growing awareness of sex discrimination. The reduction in sex inequalities throughout the world, regardless of political or economic orientation, will necessitate a new perception of the woman's role in the family unit. The hypothesis…

Women in the Soviet Union are guaranteed equal rights and opportunities and participate fully in the Soviet economy. Despite their achievements, Soviet women still have difficulties in entering and achieving high-level positions in traditionally male fields and in getting men to do their share of household work. (IS)

Examines the Social Security benefit inequities between male and female workers and between one- and two-earner families and traces the cause of such disparities. Discusses the evolution of today's Social Security System and presents two proposals for a possible reform of the system. (CT)

In China, the liberation of women is a continuous process. Political campaigns and the small study group are used by the government on a continuing basis to change attitudes. The role of women has moved from slaves to modern-thinking participants--a remarkable social transformation for any developing country. (MW)

This manuscript is one of a series of reports on activities supported by the Ford Foundation. Under a recently adopted policy the foundation has expanded its concern for women's rights to include affirmative action considerations in grant-making negotiations. Among the factors now weighed when assessing grant applications are the opportunities…

The author discusses the theoretical aspects of positive action programs for women. In looking at the results achieved by the various laws and institutional machinery introduced in Western Europe to enforce equal pay and equal treatment for men and women in employment, she concludes that no notable progress has been made over the past 10 years.…

Summarizes efforts of females in librarianship over the last decade to achieve equity in library and information professions. Empirical data gathered concerning discrimination, salaries, and education are presented and documentation of women's contributions to the profession, library groups, and coalitions with the women's movement are discussed.…

Predicts multiple, far-reaching and profound social changes in American society resulting from the growth of feminism which advocates a new and human ethos based on an end to stereotypes, hierarchies, power-based relationships and force. Topics discussed include Federal policies toward women, the effects of feminism on men and building a new…