Holding both the nature of the task and prestige constant, it is found that the earnings of both males and females are greater in male- than in female-dominated dominated occupations. This earnings differential may be a function of occupational characteristics that are not measured in this research, or of institutionalized discrimination.…

The Northwest United States employs significantly more males as elementary school teachers than does any other region in the country. Nationwide, significantly more males are employed as intermediate than primary teachers. Elementary schools remain largely feminine institutions and more balance in staffing is needed. (SB)

Women's positions in the teaching profession are closely related to their familial roles as articulated by the family's ideology. The presence of large numbers of women in teaching, defined as a marginal occupation in capitalism, and the family ideology can segment the profession and reduce its potential for collective mobilization for change or…

Examined reasons underlying the reported sex differences in structural features of vocational schemas. Controlled for type of rated occupation in determining structural features, and for individual career orientation. Found only gender had a significant impact on structural features. Women showed higher levels of vocational integration, and men…

The purpose of this article is to speculate about future changes in the working lives of men and women so that human resource managers can be prepared. The critical forces discussed include equal opportunity legislation, socialization experiences, and work and family issues. (JOW)

Presents an overview of the mental health of Hispanic women in the hope of remedying the dearth of information on their psychology. Addresses Hispanic women's social and economic circumstances, and mental health research and service issues, including access to service, cultural sensitivity, gender roles and depression, acculturation and…

In order to evaluate parents' attitudes toward their children's economic futures and to find out how attitudes might differ because of the sex of the child, a survey was conducted in the Twin Cities (Minnesota) metropolitan area. The survey consisted of 405 telephone interviews with parents of children between the ages of 10 and 19, divided…

Assesses the contribution women make to the social reproduction of working class families in Puerto Rico. Analyzes the role of women in the industrialization of Puerto Rico (especially since 1940) and the impact of women's earnings on the household economy. Suggests that increased female migration may result from the continuing export-led…

Women's participation in the workforce is increasing, spurred by inflation, the rising level of consumer aspirations, the increasing number of families headed by women as a consequence of divorce, and the declining birth rate. However, the work women do continues to be segregated from men's and comparatively poorly paid, while women still carry…

This paper examines differences in patterns of career mobility between women and men over a five year period (1965-1970). First, it analyzes the career mobility of the sample in order to determine to what extent differences in mobility patterns are caused by differences in the occupational distribution of men and women, rather than by sex related…

Factors pertinent to females in American science and mathematics-related disciplines are examined, focusing on explanations for the poorer representation of females, their lower rank, and their seemingly poorer productivity once within the professions. Using a multidisciplinary approach, some of the usual explanations for their poorer showing are…

A pilot study was conducted to identify sex role factors which could affect the search for employment and the adjustment to employment for vocational graduates in selected occupational areas. Target employment areas were identified through a review of occupations with a disproportionate composition by one sex or the other. These included…

Analysis of employment and higher education patterns among women in Britain, Germany, and Sweden found discipline is the major factor influencing labor market entry, with most women preparing for traditionally female occupations and following financially less rewarding careers. While women in nontraditional occupations begin with an economic…

A study examined the ways in which cyclical changes in the business cycle affect unemployment rates by sex in male-dominated occupations and industries. Using data from the monthly reports on employment and earnings issued by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (1969-1982), the report examined employment rates in selected male-dominated and…

The study presented in Chapter 6 of "The Economics of Gender in Mexico," examined male-female differences in employment and the incidence of self-employment in rural Mexico. Data were gathered from a survey of 5,189 working-age individuals in rural areas of Guanajuato, Puebla, and Veracruz. Findings indicate that education, age, and…