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Peer reviewedHirschman, Charles; Kraly, Ellen Percy – International Migration Review, 1990
Analyzes male occupational stratification for 35 ethnic populations, defined by race and national origins. While racial and Spanish-origin minorities had average occupational statuses far below that of White males of native parentage, most European ethnics were equal to or only slightly below the majority population in 1940 and 1950. (AF)
Descriptors: Census Figures, Demography, Employment Level, Ethnic Bias
Download full textLane, Melissa J. – 1988
The importance to the United States of scientific and engineering activities makes it essential that the best talent from every available source be attracted to careers in science and engineering. Women and members of minority groups, however, have had historically low rates of participation in science and engineering. Even though this…
Descriptors: American Indians, Asian Americans, Bachelors Degrees, Blacks
Lane, Melissa J. – 1990
An issue of paramount concern is the supply and quality of human resources available for scientific and technological activities of the United States. Science and engineering (S&E) personnel are vital in meeting challenges in areas such as scientific research, education, technological competitiveness, and national defense. The growing demand for…
Descriptors: American Indians, Asian Americans, Bachelors Degrees, Blacks
Rix, Sara E., Ed. – 1990
This volume provides an overview of how U.S. women and their families are faring. The contents include statistical information and articles on women's issues and documents the progress for and by women. The topics covered include: (1) African American families in the United States; (2) women and affordable housing; (3) child care; (4) gender…
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Family (Sociological Unit), Family Status, Feminism
National Collegiate Athletic Association, Overland Park, KS. – 1992
This report presents statistical data from a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) study analyzing expenditures for women's and men's athletics programs in response to a resolution submitted by the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA). introduction discusses the management of the study and notes that…
Descriptors: Athletic Coaches, Athletic Equipment, College Athletics, Females
Sedlacek, William E.; Helm, Edward G.; Prieto, Dario O. – 1997
This study examined the relationship between perceptions of diversity and overall satisfaction in students at the University of Maryland at College Park. An anonymous 100-item questionnaire on cultural attitudes and climate was mailed to first and third year students, with mail and phone call follow-ups resulting in an overall return rate of 60…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Black Students, College Freshmen, College Juniors
