Presents evidence that the absence of an absolute standard of job worth does not preclude employers from developing their own standards for comparing jobs to reduce pay inequities in their work force. States that efforts to establish job evaluation should focus more on removing systematic biases from the evaluation process. (Author/CH)

This study compares 1981-83 research findings on public sector mentoring with a 1979 study on private sector executives conducted by Gerald Roche. Similarities and differences between mentoring in the public and private sectors are analyzed. (Author/CT)

Examined the effect of wives' employment on the mental health of husbands. Findings reveal that wives' employment has negative effects on husbands' job and life satisfaction. These results suggest that the overall negative mental health effect may derive, in part, from the occupational domain. (Author/BL)

Discusses a growing trend for women with masters degrees in business administration to look outside traditional corporate employment for personal and professional fulfillment. Describes the experiences of several women successful in entrepreneurial ventures. (JAC)

Affirmative action legislation has made a difference in the job climate. The difference is affecting younger women most strongly, but older women are also being affected. (Author/IRT)

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)

Counselor responses to 25 factual questions about women and work are analyzed, revealing that some counselors are misinformed and that there are impressive sex differences in information. (Author)

Committee W of the American Association of University Professors reports on the status of women in the academic professions. (PG)

An increase in the proportion of working women over earlier years and agitation for women's rights point toward change in traditional views. This study was undertaken to determine whether traditional views, i.e., views in agreement with common stereotypes, are still prevalent. Any change in attitudes toward working women has widespread…

A new cultural imperative, marriage and a career,'' is probably emerging. This conclusion is based on study of a random sample of 180 women in junior high, high school, and college. (Author)

Special labor force report shows that the proportion of married women with jobs rose dramatically over the past decade. (Editor)

Major breakthroughs will be needed for talented women who will be seeking higher education and more satisfying life patterns. There are grounds for some optimism in the development of learning machines and accessory of educational equipment, in innovation in the colleges, in availability of occupational information, in the breakup of professional…