On August 5, 1971, the Governor of Massachusetts signed a measure which outlawed discrimination on the basis of sex in the public schools of the State. Attempts to answer the questions asked most often about this law, such as why this form of legislation was chosen and how the law is working in practice. (Author/JF)

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)

The Unesco National Commissions carried out a series of studies simultaneously in Argentina, the Ivory Coast, Lebanon, Sierra Leone, and Sri Lanka regarding the relationship between the educational opportunities and the opportunities of employment open to women. Basic conclusions of international scope are presented. (LH)

A study was conducted to examine the impact of the vocational education related portions of the Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) on occupational segregation by sex. Some of the specific questions considered follow: Is there sex segregation in vocational education programs? Do enrollment patterns show that females are concentrated in…

The article offers a cursory look at how women faculty members in public community colleges perceive their career opportunities, what their advancement possibilities and career aspirations are, and how they see the dual role of managing home and career. (Author/MW)

Labor market projections for the next six years have implications for education that can best be met by a career development program which runs from nursery school beyond high school, with a different emphasis at each level. A total program must be provided, recognizing individual differences and needs and put into practice by educators who are…

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…

This publication contains the two keynote presentations from the National Equity Colloquium and a synthesis of papers on equity from multidisciplinary perpectives. In "The Future of Educational Equity" Shirley D. McCune focuses on three questions of importance in developing strategies to gain equity: (1) What is the current concept of…

This book presents a comprehensive review of the progress in equal education for females through an introductory discussion and six readings. The introductory discussion examines the theory that the state and consequently, the education system are seen as having the promulgation of the dominant class hegemony as an important part of its function.…

Female participation continues to increase in postsecondary vocational education and the labor market. This growth has paralleled increased funding under the Vocational Education Amendments of 1976 for sex-equity related research and demonstration activities. Funding has not, however, kept pace with needs of institutions trying to ensure equal…

This compendium of seventeen papers discusses women's overall role in a full employment economy and their problems in fulfilling that role. It begins with a comprehensive summary of the authors' views and then presents the papers in six sections: (1) overview; (2) overcoming barriers; (3) support services and adjusted conditions; (4) education and…

This paper examines three topics related to women's involvement in non-traditional occupations: (1) the historical origin of occupational classification; (2) the influence of World War II on women's expanded participation in the workforce; and (3) women's entry into non-traditional occupations. The industrial revolution in Europe and later in the…

Presented in this document are results of a study conducted to determine the needs and problems of minority women with regard to vocational education. Information provided includes: (1) a description of the study's objectives, methodologies, and development; (2) an overview of minority women and employment; (3) highlights of Federal legislation…

The literature review represents an initial segment of a study providing a comprehensive analysis of available data to determine the impact of institutional training on women. The literature review concerned secondary data sources such as national labor force statistics and government data relating to women as enrollees in manpower programs.…

While it is not clear how much responsibility vocational education bears for the inequities in employment and earning patterns in Georgia, it is clear that men and women do not make vocational choices unencumbered by sex influences. Federal legislation provides mandates to reduce sex stereotyping and discrimination in vocational education. Sex…