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Thornton, Arland; Freedman, Deborah – American Sociological Review, 1979
This paper documents the shift women have made towards more egalitarian sex role attitudes. Younger women, those with more education, those with better educated husbands, and those working at the start of the study, were found to be more likely than others to adopt egalitarian attitudes. (Author/RLV)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Attitude Change, Divorce, Employment Experience

Sampson, William A.; Rossi, Peter H. – American Sociological Review, 1975
A number of hypothetical families, systematically varying in occupations and educational attainments of husbands and wives and race of the family are evaluated by black and white respondents. Some conclusions are made about the importance of these variables in judging family social standing. (Author/AM)
Descriptors: Educational Background, Employment Experience, Family Characteristics, Family Status

Felmlee, Diane H. – American Sociological Review, 1982
Presents results of research to examine the role of the firm in women's job mobility by using employment history data. Observes that processes involved in shifting jobs within an organization differ from those in job changes between employers. Demonstrates the advantages of firm internal labor markets in women's employment. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Employed Women, Employers, Employment Experience, Employment Patterns

Wolf, Wendy C.; Fligstein, Neil D. – American Sociological Review, 1979
Assessed in this paper is the relative importance of three factors that partially account for the unequal distribution of men and women in positions of authority: (1) women's qualifications; (2) the behaviors and policies of employers; and (3) the attitudes and behaviors of the women themselves. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Economic Status, Employed Women, Employment Experience, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)