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Peer reviewedAnderson, Edward – College English, 1981
A study of how employers responded to the language usage and language abilities of job applicants revealed that employers tended to favor males over females and persons using standard spoken usage over persons using nonstandard dialects. (RL)
Descriptors: Behavioral Science Research, Employer Attitudes, Employment Interviews, Females
