Women and Work: A Handbook

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Synopsis
Focuses on vital contemporary issuesWomen in the work force today are still subjected to the glass ceiling, sexual discrimination, income inequality, stereotyping, and other obstacles to equal employment and professional advancement. Now a collection of 150 original articles written for this handbook explores the challenges and career blocks that today's women face in the workplace, discuss important contemporary issues, and offers a wide range of facts and data on women's employment. Offers insights and information The Handbook answer hundreds of questions as it illuminates current achievements and obstacles to success for women in the marketplace. Drawing upon a growing body of research in the social and behavioral sciences, the articles provide insights into such issues as the sex segregation of occupations, comparable worth, women in traditionally male occupations, career plans of college women, gende4r bias in job evaluations and personnel decisions, sexual harassment, the gendered culture of organizations, the effects of maternal employment on children and child care, and more. The articles draw on extensive research and studies on women in the workplace across the U.S. and around the world. A valuable research aid This handbook presents the reader with a broadly-based understanding of women's work experiences and provides a useful set of sources for in depth research. It is a valuable reference for professors, librarians, researchers, guidance counselors, and students who need reliable, up-to-date information. The handbook includes a subject and name index.
Copyright:
1996

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
592 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781135818937
Related ISBNs:
9780824076474, 9781315058108
Publisher:
Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Paula J. Dubeck and Kathryn Borman
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sociology
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Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:
Sonia Carreon
Edited by:
Amy Cassedy
Edited by:
Kathryn Borman
Edited by:
Paula J. Dubeck

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