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Kim, Marlene – Journal of Social Issues, 1989
Discusses ways in which historical wage structures still influence current salaries and underpay for female-dominated jobs. Examines the origins of the California State Civil Service's compensation structure, and finds that gender discrimination explicitly lowered wages for female-dominated jobs. Provides quantitative and qualitative evidence of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparable Worth, Employed Women, Employment Practices
Rudman, Cary J.; Meredith, Clematee M., Jr. – 1990
This report examines the composition, challenges, needs, and training opportunities of the emerging nontraditional work force. By the year 2000, 87 percent of newcomers to the United States' workforce will be Asians, Hispanics, Blacks, women returning to work, and immigrants. After an introduction, the report provides information on the following:…
Descriptors: Apprenticeships, Articulation (Education), Cooperative Education, Databases