These conference papers address the issues of educational and occupational equality for women and identify factors contributing to the underrepresentation of minority women in education and work. The conferences, sponsored by the National Institute of Education (NIE), were held between 1975 and 1978 to solicit the views of black,…

Presented is the final report of a conference on women in science careers held in October 1978, in which 350 women students participated from 35 colleges near Dubuque, Iowa. Conference presentations and panel discussion topics are briefly summarized, and outside speakers are listed. Student evaluations are included. (CS)

This report provides an edited transcript of discussions at the symposium, "An Inside Look at the Broadcasting Industry," which focused on the status of women in broadcasting and the effects of affirmative action on hiring and promotions. Panelists for the symposium were the 28 winners of 1984 Broadcast Awards presented by the National Commission…

The five speeches in this publication were presented in 1978 at the 63rd annual meeting of the National Council of Administrative Women in Education. Men and women whose speeches appear here touch on key issues involved in the struggle for sexual equality in management jobs. They focus on a new women's network that is gaining popularity as an…

The proceedings delve into facets of the women's movement in America and, particularly the effect of women on the national economy. Highlighted are the speeches to the Assembly of Ms. Betty Friedan, Mrs. Catherine East, Dr. Peggy Kruger, Dr. Jean Lipman-Blumen, and Mrs. Phyllis Schlafly, as well as a final report adopted by the Assembly. The…

Women making the transition from home to paid employment often need help identifying their values, setting goals, assessing abilities and interests, and organizing a job search compaign. An overview of a three-day workshop planned to address these issues is presented. (Author/CC)

This report presents the work of a seminar that focused attention on the occupational segregation of men and women in developing nations in Asia. Chapters I and II give a summary of the seminar proceedings and the full text of its findings. Chapter III is devoted to five resource papers: "Diversification of Women's Occupations: A Regional…

This report presents a summary of the experiences shared and presentations at a meeting attended by 20 women from different cultures, backgrounds, and situations who met to consider the role of women in the media, the responsible use of media, and the image of women portrayed there. Their main task was to find ways of helping the three sponsoring…

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:…

These proceedings consists of statements by the authors of consultation papers on comparable worth previously submitted to the United States Commission on Civil Rights along with discussions between the consultation participant/authors and members of the Commission concerning issues raised both in the papers and in the statements. The opening…

In these proceedings of a May 1981 symposium, the origins of the New Right and its efforts to capture the "pro-family" label for itself are explored. Also addressed is the question of why there are two opposing children's lobbies, one conservative and one more liberal. Special emphasis was placed on the Family Protection Act and on…

Summarizes papers presented at the Sixth Biennial Conference on Chemical Education that deal with the areas of women in science, teaching the handicapped, and minorities. A bibliography of 11 presented papers in these areas is attached. (CS)

An international consultation was attended by 40 women workers, educators, and organizers who work directly with women affected by the new "global assembly line" that has developed as a part of the microchip technology industry. The women, who represented 12 countries, shared information and organizing experiences and worked to…

This conference report addresses the issue of parental leave, particularly maternity leave at childbirth and parenting leaves for fathers and mothers after childbirth. Growing interest in this area is attributed to the dramatic change over the past 10 years in the labor force behavior of women. Currently existing national and employer policies for…

This article briefly describes a conference of Chinese and American women held to discuss womens' issues and promote mutual understanding between the two groups. The cultural exchange of information at the conference focused on discussion of the All China Womens' Federation (ACWF); the roles of women in China and the United States in the areas of…