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Nilsen, Sigurd R. – Rural Development Perspectives, 1985
Examines reversal of two longstanding unemployment patterns in 1980-82 recession: nonmetropolitan unemployment rate exceeded metropolitan rate and men's unemployment rate exceeded women's. Attributes reversals to recent changes in labor force: shift to service economy, expansion of women's role in workplace, and changes in women's working…
Descriptors: Employed Women, Employment Patterns, Females, Labor Force
Butler, Margaret; Swanson, Linda – Rural Development Perspectives, 1985
Examines changes in female labor force participation since 1950. Finds little difference currently between metro and nonmetro areas in propensity of women to work outside the home. Traces racial and age differences in labor force participation. Finds family situation and changing social expectations responsible for increase in working women. (LFL)
Descriptors: Blacks, Employed Parents, Employed Women, Employment Patterns
