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Peer reviewedAnderson, Cynthia D.; Tomaskovic-Devey, Donald – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 1995
Analysis of data from the North Carolina Employment and Health Survey examined organizational characteristics that affect gender inequality: organizational resources, regional culture, market sector, organization size, and employment relations. Gender earnings inequality ranged from 51% to parity, were higher where organizational resources are…
Descriptors: Culture, Differences, Employment Practices, Organization Size (Groups)
Peer reviewedGlass, Jennifer; Fujimoto, Tetsushi – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 1995
Data from employers of 324 pregnant women show that firm size and unionization are powerful determinants of formal benefits. However, informal family concessions, dependent on supervisor cooperation, are less likely to occur. Self-employment was not especially conducive to schedule flexibility, leave, or child care access. (SK)
Descriptors: Employer Attitudes, Employer Employee Relationship, Family Work Relationship, Fringe Benefits
Peer reviewedHuffman, Matt L.; Velasco, Steven C. – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 1997
Data from the National Organizations Study corroborated prior research showing strong negative effects on earnings in female-dominated occupations. Neither government regulation, firm size, nor formalized job policies and structures mediated this earnings penalty. (SK)
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Federal Regulation, Females, Males
