The quest for economic security for older women calls for a balance between government standards and public programs. Four components of an action agenda to improve the quality of life for older women are education, legislation, litigation, and negotiation. (SK)

Reports a study using 107 women 30 years of age and older enrolled at Kansas State University, Manhattan, which examined their reasons for returning to college, their goals, and concerns. Recommendations are made to home economists for assisting these women at universities with handling dual roles. (TA)

The problems in measuring the economic value of the homemaker's job are examined. They include the complexity of components of the job, variations in the workload, and tools of measurement and valuation. (CT)

The direction home economists are taking toward the future is examined from the standpoints of the role of homemaker, the consumer culture, the part that media plays, advertising, economics, lifestyles, medical care, skill development, and community life. (CT)