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Rogers, John; Smith, Marshall L.; Hull, Grafton H., Jr.; Ray, JoAnn – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1995
Survey of 2,006 graduates with at least a bachelor's degree in social work (BSW) (86% female, 88% White, average age 34) found that, compared to urban workers, rural social workers were more likely to be White; had fewer master's degrees and lower incomes; were more satisfied with their BSW preparation; and showed greater community involvement.…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Employment Patterns, Graduate Surveys, Higher Education
Martinez-Brawley, Emilia E.; Durbin, Nancy – Human Services in the Rural Environment, 1987
Reviews historical patterns in the employment of rural women and explains the policy implications of their unique labor market experiences. Analyzes current differences between rural and urban female employment, emphasizing the narrow range of occupations open to rural women and their resulting employment deprivation and vulnerability to poverty.…
Descriptors: Census Figures, Employed Women, Employment Opportunities, Employment Patterns
