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Chafetz, Janet Saltzman – Social Work, 1972
In examining the position of women in social work, several important issues are considered: the comparative status of male and female social workers, possible role conflicts experienced by married female workers, and the ramifications on the profession of the large number of female workers. (Author)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Females, Professional Recognition, Role Conflict

Hawley, Peggy – Journal of Counseling Psychology, 1972
This investigation replicated a previous finding that women choose careers consistent with their own judgments of the model of femininity held by significant men in their lives. (Author)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Choice, Employed Women, Females
McMillan, Marvin R. – Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 1972
Responses of college men from four curricular areas are compared regarding the amount of career involvement they prefer for their future wives. (Author)
Descriptors: Careers, College Students, Employed Women, Employment
Schaefer, Josephine G. – J Bus Educ, 1969
Descriptors: Career Planning, Distributive Education, Employed Women, Occupational Information
Chisholm, Shirley – Black Sch, 1970
Congresswoman delivers an indictment of the American traditions of racism and antifeminism using psychological and personal examples of economic and political inequities. (DM)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Females, Political Attitudes, Racial Attitudes

Neugarten, bernice L. – School Review, 1972
Presents statistics and commentary indicating that the life-cycle of the woman today permits her to contribute to society later in life. Stresses the need for educators to provide an education increasing flexibility and encouragement. (AS)
Descriptors: Educational Needs, Educational Philosophy, Employed Women, Females
Libr J, 1970
A report of the meeting of the newly-organized Social Responsibilities Round Table Task Force held during the American Library Association Conference. (Author)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Librarians, Library Technicians
Samler, Joseph – Vocational Guidance Quarterly, 1971
The author provides a commentary on aspects of second careers presented in previous articles. (BY)
Descriptors: Career Development, Careers, Decision Making, Employed Women
Feely, Diane – Women - A Journal of Liberation, 1971
Women Inc. arose out of the need to eliminate sex bias on the job. Their struggles and victories are discussed in the article. (Author)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Employment Opportunities, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Equal Protection
Holder, Birdie H. – Personnel Journal, 1983
Although progress has been made in solving problems faced by nontraditional workers, much remains to be done. Negative attitudes, lack of information about possible positions, and lack of training are all obstacles encountered in nontraditional occupations. (SK)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Employee Attitudes, Employer Attitudes, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)

Schlesinger, Benjamin; Schlesinger, Rachel C. – Canadian Home Economics Journal, 1983
Looks at the phenomenon of dual-career families from a personal basis. Reviews the realities and expectations of both spouses and suggests positive approaches to handling family life. (Availability: CHEA National Office, 151 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5H3) (JOW)
Descriptors: Dual Career Family, Employed Women, Expectation, Family Life

Rollins, Judy; White, Priscilla N. – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1982
Studied families where mothers were (1) full time homemakers, (2) employed because of economic necessity, and (3) employed for personal and professional fulfillment. Found significant relationships between mothers' and daughters' attitudes toward marriage, children, and careers, but not self-concepts. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Daughters, Employed Women, Mothers

Gruber, James E.; Bjorn, Lars – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 1982
Blacks, unmarried or young women, or those with low job status are most likely to be targets of harassment. Harassment adversely affects feelings toward coworkers and supervisors, self-esteem, and life satisfaction, but not job satisfaction, aspirations, or feelings of job competence. (Author/SK)
Descriptors: Assertiveness, Employed Women, Employment Level, Nontraditional Occupations
Cramer, Jerome – American School Board Journal, 1982
Reviews different interpretations of the Supreme Court's recent ruling concerning Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. For related articles, see pages 21 and 23 in the same issue. (WD)
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Women, Employment Practices
Hurst, Liz – Bulletin of Environmental Education, 1982
Suggesting that women are at a disadvantage in cities and towns, discusses experiences of women at home, working women, women traveling, shopping, and growing old in cities. Includes suggestions for studying women in cities. (JN)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Employed Women, Females, Municipalities