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Peer reviewedFerber, Marianne A. – Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1982
Points out that changing attitudes are responsible for more women working outside the home. Shows that the tendency for women to work and their higher status when working reinforce each other. Suggests husbands' attitudes become more favorable towards working women when they become used to their wives working. (Author/RC)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Economic Factors, Educational Background, Employed Women
Peer reviewedFerber, Marianne A. – Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society, 1982
Reviews research published since 1976 that deals with the economics of women and work in the United States. Indicates that female labor force participation is related to women's household activity and vice versa. Focuses on problems of sex discrimination in the labor force. (Author/MJL)
Descriptors: Economic Research, Employed Women, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Family Structure
