Many have observed the impact of feminism on various disciplines and professions of the humanities and social sciences as more women entered those fields. The feminist perspective helped to transfer some of the traditional theories and methodologies of those disciplines. It was assumed by many that the sciences were likewise changing. This…

This survey, 24th in an annual series, provides nationwide salary data for 24 occupations spanning 101 work level categories. This information was collected from establishments in all areas of the United States except Alaska and Hawaii. The following major industrial groups were surveyed: mining; construction; manufacturing; transportation;…

This report presents the model and methodology that were used in building a database of information on 600 graduates of the School of Information and Library Studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo, which was accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) in 1972 (another 25 graduates were selected out for sampling purposes…

Information on job requirements, educational requirements, and career possibilities for careers in forestry, conservation, ecology, and environmental management are explained in this booklet. A list of other sources of information on these occupations is also provided. (TA)

The performance of all 200,000 examinees on the Professional and Administrative Career Examination (PACE) in fiscal year 1975, its first year of administration, is presented in l0 graphs and l00 tables. The data describe the ratings obtained by six groups of competitors: by series of written test, by Veteran Preference status, by Outstanding…

The resource guide lists and describes over 100 professional and vocational occupations available to migrant youth in the area of the social sciences. Occupations are organized in eight major categories: social or public service, including protective services; government service; transportation; public utilities; education; communication;…

Engineering as a profession for women is examined. Although 1.0% of the engineering population is presently female, undergraduate enrollment has been increasing steadily since 1970. Some universities today have women representing 10-15% of their engineering enrollment. Beginning salaries are higher for female engineers than for male engineers, but…

PURPOSES OF THE CONFERENCE ON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CAREER WOMEN WERE TO EXPLORE MEANS BY WHICH OPPORTUNITIES CAN BE EXPANDED FOR THE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN IN PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL JOBS, TO STIMULATE THE EXPANSION OF CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS SO THAT EVERY WOMAN CAN FIND THE TRAINING SHE MAY WANT AND NEED IN ORDER TO…

This paper is an explication of the concept of a network of consultants to help people obtain answers to day-to-day questions for which answers are known. Each member of such a network is viewed to have three capabilities: 1)answering questions directly from his own memory, 2)answering questions with the aid of library resources, and 3)referring…

The purpose of this descriptive study was to gather baseline data on the employment picture of black women who are currently employed or have reentered a training educational program involving direct job opportunities. The study sample was selected from the rolls of nine black professional women's organizations in the state of California, and from…

New forms of preparing workers in the human services have the potential of changing and improving those services. A central feature of the new forms of preparation is that they must both be preparatory for the services and be characteristic of them (for example, if the services are participatory in nature, the training should also be so). There is…

This booklet, part of a set of self-guidance publications prepared by Catalyst, a national nonprofit organization, is written specifically for undergraduate women to help them bring their aspirations into focus, develop realistic career goals, and launch an effective job campaign for fields which, at the managerial and professional levels, have…

The Health Manpower Conferences Project (HMC), under the guidance of the National Student Coordinating Committee, solicited proposals from local student groups interested in supporting an interdisciplinary student health manpower conference. Ten selected student groups were awarded subcontracts and each planned and conducted a conference during…

Studies of occupational choice and the demand for education conducted by economists have generally focused on the pecuniary cost and earnings streams associated with these choices. It has been recognized that many other factors influence such choices, but models using earnings alone have been fairly successful in predicting these choices for men.…

The impact of racial and sex role stereotypes upon Black women who are preparing for or working in nontraditional professions is outlined. Several recommendations and strategies are discussed for those who might assist in the prepartion of more Black women for traditionally exclusively White and male careers. (Author)