An increased interest in the position of women, stimulated by increasing numbers of women in the labor force as well as the women's movement, has resulted in a reexamination of women's status under social security programs in many countries. Five case studies (Belgium, Federal Republic of Germany, France, Great Britain, and United States), which…

Analysis of British married women's employment decisions indicates that differences in wage offers between full- and part-time employment are important determinants of working full-time. Women who work despite low earning power, husbands' high income, or discouraging family circumstances tend to work part-time. (SK)

An action research project was designed to test a model for providing integrated guidance and assessment services to adult women in Britain. A network of professional guidance providers were involved in delivering the services. Coordination was separate from delivery but linked into the action research and evaluation. The emphasis throughout…

The response of one region to the Department of Health and Social Security recommendations on re-employment of women doctors is described. In the field of psychiatry, the experience in a local sub-regional training scheme suggests that graduates can be attracted back on a part time basis. (Author/LBH)

Discusses the increasing exclusion of women from the higher levels of computing. Recommends changes in the content and focus of computer science curricula that might encourage greater participation by women. Describes how this would benefit the computer industry. (DM)

Analyzed data from General Household Surveys of 1988-90 to examine how employment and pension plan membership of British midlife women was related to presence, employment status, and earnings of their adult children. Midlife women with adult children living at home were less likely to work full-time than women whose children had left home.…

Summarizes a survey of teachers' perceptions of the school promotional system. Presents findings on male/female status differentials, under-representation of women in higher-scale posts, and the possibility that gender-related discrimination operates against the career interests of women. Concludes that women overwhelmingly perceive themselves as…

A study examined the factors influencing the participation in the labor market of 150 women with young children, including their aims, training needs, and constraints. Their self-perceived employment needs were related to the policies and practices of employers and trade unions. (JOW)

Observes that research on the influence of education on adult earnings hasn't focused on differences between women. Looks at British women born immediately after World War Two. Shows that women who were able to take advantage of expanded educational opportunities and achieve high educational qualifications earned significantly more than less…

The British Oxygen Company Limited's Gases Division Study on the female workforce concluded: not enough use is made of female employee's skill and knowledge, the company shouldn't assume all women want careers but should help them realize the demands a career makes on their time, energy, and commitment. (Author/BP)

Addressed to women who are considering taking up full- or part-time employment or training or re-training later in life when family responsibilities are less pressing, this document may also help others who wish to or have to take up a different career. Focus is on employment and training opportunities in Great Britain. The first half contains…

Discusses (1) Britain's Federal legislation (effective in 1975) relating to equal job opportunities for women, especially jobs that involve training, e.g., industrial training, (2) the activities of the Working Party, set up to assist in carrying out legislative requirements, and (3) steps taken by an industry training board to handle future…

This book contains 17 papers examining the various roles--learner, teacher, researcher, manager--that women have played in the development of lifelong learning. The following papers are included: "Introduction: Women and Continuing Education--Where Are We Now?" (Roseanne Benn, Jane Elliott, Pat Whaley); "Dancing into the Future:…

The author interviewed 15 married female headteachers in Britain. Topics she covered include the amount of mobility involved in their career construction, timing and stage of the life cycle during which advancement began, and how progress was initiated. (Author/CH)

Although women constitute 44 percent of Great Britain's work force, they are concentrated in a limited number of occupations and have less access to training opportunities. Their training needs are for upgrading skills, preparing for reentry, learning new technologies, and training for occupational change. Their opportunities are notoriously…