The existence of discrimination toward women managers by other women is examined briefly, with examples of attitudes and office situations cited. Suggestions are offered for an effective manager to minimize the potential nonproductivity caused by women against themselves. (LBH)

The factors discussed are increasing competitiveness, professional organizations, government involvement, team concept growth, and personal qualities. Suggestions by which the interested student may gather more information about health careers before making a decision are given. (MDR)

Presents ethical questions for all group counselors to consider in practicing. (Author)

Considered in this discourse are: normative commitment and collegial reinforcement of the professions; the functionalist tradition; reconciling what's practiced with what's preached; collegial socialization and control; and women and the practice of the professions. (LBH)

Reviews outcomes of the Conference on Women in Scientific Research, convened to discuss obstacles, barriers, and problems relating to obtainment of degrees and career by women. (SL)

Lists services, sources of information, and organizations that can supply guidance in selecting, obtaining, and changing careers for chemists and chemical engineers. (SL)

Male and female college administrators and faculty (270) were used in a study to determine attitudes of home economists toward the acceptance of males in the field. There was general acceptance of males entering the profession, males were more accepting than females, and professional rank, salary, age, and work experience were not associated with…

Social work as a profession has developed from diverse roots, providing varied services to all in need. Working in many settings, we portray for society how things are and can become. Supported by knowledge, skill, and distinctive values, social work serves as a professional mechanism for inducing societal change.

Presents various statistics related to the chemical job market, including an increased number of employer recruiters, job offers, and bachelor-level chemistry graduates. (MLH)

An analysis of a new professional specialty--advocate planning--suggests that social movements are seen to enter a profession through the creation of new specialties or segments. By showing that the new practitioners of advocacy planning were highly, though variably, influenced by social movement organizations of the 1960's, this paper suggests…

Although social work is commonly identified as a woman's profession, female social workers are often the victims of sex-role stereotyping and discrimination. This article discusses the effects of sexism on social work education and employment practices and proposes ways sex bias can be eliminated. (Author)

Described is a graduate course in sociology intended to facilitate the transition from the role of student to the role of professional sociologist. Topics discussed in the course include departmental policies and politics, teaching techniques, preparation of vitae, research proposals and scholarly papers. Course evaluation indicates that student…

Describes a new master of science degree program in toxicology at the University of Arizona. Outlines the prerequisites for entering the program, the nature of the courses, and the various vocational fields that graduates will be qualified to work in. (JR)