The aim of this paper is to study occupational segregation by gender in Spain, which is a country where occupational segregation explains a large part of the gender wage gap. As opposed to previous studies, this paper measures not only overall segregation, but also the segregation of several population subgroups. For this purpose, this paper uses…

Literature is reviewed on psychosocial aspects of being female and disabled, as reflected in vocational rehabilitation (VR). Discussed are: status of women with disabilities, contributing causes of inequity with disabled men or nondisabled women, accessibility of VR, lack of women leadership in VR as a factor, and suggested solutions. (Author/JDD)

In this article, the author discusses the issues concerning selection of educational policy that leans towards educational efficiency or educational equity. The author examines whether it would be necessary to choose between the two and compares the advantages and disadvantages of these policy orientations. The author believes that equity is part…

Describes two new forms of employment discrimination found at the informal job contact level and suggests that use of informal contacts continues to be a major barrier for women and people of color. Results are based on 13 interviews and a survey of approximately 280 school superintendents. (SLD)

Though things are better for women in sports media today, Title IX has barely affected their ability to successfully enter into men's sports reporting. The biggest issue is equal access to locker rooms. Women in sports media face less respect, double standards, lack of support, and salary discrepancy. (SM)

Outlines the major barriers to independent living faced by disabled persons in communities, and suggests alternatives. Utilizes quantitative data from a survey of 13,000 disabled persons in 319 communities in 10 states and qualitative data from local town meetings and public forums. (FMW)

Examines whether Title IX has enhanced or hindered quality for three groups of minority females in sports (ethnic, disabled, and mature). The article discusses opportunities they have in sports and makes recommendations for continued participation and employment in athletic leadership positions. (SM)

A study was done of perceptions of equality of opportunities for access to social resources and of social cleavages in Israeli society among Israeli students in grades 8 and 9. The study population included 9,000 students in 273 classes in a national sample of 47 secular junior high schools. Subjects were asked to assess equality of opportunities…

A recent expansion of the San Francisco Bay Area's heavy rail system represents an exogenous change in the accessibility of inner-city minority communities to a concentrated suburban employment center. We evaluate this natural experiment by conducting a two-wave longitudinal survey of firms, with the first wave of interviews conducted immediately…