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Direct linkEuropean Training Foundation, 2024
This study focuses on the gender dimension of labour market transitions and its implications for policymaking in the areas of active labour market policies, career guidance, and skills development. The ETF initiated this research to map how activation and skills development policies are gaining importance in the neighbouring countries of the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Gender Issues, Labor Market, Public Policy
Sinha Mukherjee, Sucharita – Gender and Education, 2015
This paper attempts to explore the connections between expanding female education and the participation of women in paid employment in Japan, China and India, three of Asia's largest economies. Analysis based on existing data and literature shows that despite the large expansion in educational access in these countries in the last half century,…
Descriptors: Womens Education, Females, Cultural Differences, Cross Cultural Studies
Peer reviewedSegal, Mady Wechsler – Youth and Society, 1978
Currently, the most debated issue regarding the role of military women is whether they should be allowed to serve in combat. The role of warrior violates traditional feminine stereotypes. However, denying women the right to volunteer for combat may also deny them the right to full American citizenship. (Author/WI)
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Employed Women, Employer Attitudes, Military Personnel
Economic Commission for Latin America (UN), Santiago (Chile). – 1984
Five studies on the situation of women in Latin America focus on (1) the integration of women in development, (2) the family as the immediate social framework of children and women, (3) some types of poor women in Latin America, (4) the educational situation of women, and (5) women in development and housework. An introductory section outlining…
Descriptors: Developing Nations, Employed Women, Females, Foreign Countries
Download full textLovell, Vicky; Negrey, Cynthia – 2001
Women's workforce attachment is becoming increasingly similar to men's, with rising labor force participation rates and overall occupational diversification. However, many factors impede women's ability to achieve the same employment-based economic security that men experience. Although gender-neutral on their face, public policies reinforce…
Descriptors: Access to Education, Adult Education, Economic Opportunities, Economic Status
Clement, Jacqueline Parker – 1975
This study documents the pervasiveness of male dominance in educational leadership roles. Statistics demonstrate that only a very small number of women occupy positions in top-level administration. Legislation and regulations affecting women in higher education and at the elementary and secondary education levels are identified. The study…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Change Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Women
Pottker, Janice, Ed.; Fishel, Andrew, Ed. – 1977
The 41 selections in this volume represent examples of the use of different research techniques to document empirically the existence of sex bias in the schools and its effects on American women and girls. The articles focus on identifying, quantifying, and verifying the existence of discrimination against females in education, both students and…
Descriptors: Anthologies, Career Guidance, College Admission, Counselor Attitudes
