Detours on the Road to Equality: Women, Work and Higher Education.
Jerry A. Jacobs.
- Contexts, 2003.
- SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Article 41, Business, 1522-3191; .
Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2004. Originally Published: Detours on the Road to Equality: Women, Work and Higher Education, Winter 2003; pp. 32-41.
"Women are earning college degrees in increasing numbers, but entering male-dominated occupations at a decreasing pace. These two developments are linked. Work barriers may be leading women to take a detour to college." (CONTEXTS) This article examines gender distinctions in the workplace and attempts to identify the reasons they exist.
1522-3191;
Equality Gender equity Occupations--Sociological aspects Sex discrimination in employment Women--Education (Higher) Women employees--Statistics Women in the professions