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Peer reviewedSpaights, Ernest; Whitaker, Ann – Journal of Black Studies, 1995
Argues that meaningful participation for black women in the labor force has reached its peak and that racial and sexual discrimination still abound in today's labor market. It discusses the historical background of black women in the workforce, barriers to economic success faced by blacks, the impact of legislation, and the role of education.…
Descriptors: Blacks, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Federal Legislation, Females
Peer reviewedGarcia, Sandra Anderson – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1989
Discusses the struggles of middle- and lower-class black women to use social programs and affirmative action mandates to advance their status. Examines ways their struggles have affected their self-perceptions and relationships with each other. (Author/JS)
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, Federal Legislation, Females
