This paper examines the position of women in today's society through an analysis of their role within the power structure. To do this, top hierarchical positions in the U.S. corporate, political, and military structures were analyzed for the years 1958, 1965, and 1972. The industrial companies listed by Fortune Magazine as the 10 largest in sales and assets made up the corporate sample, and a listing of each of the companys' offices was obtained. A total of 15 companies and 1,074 positions were examined. The military sample included major positions in the Defense Department plus the major service commanders. Positions in the three branches of the federal government made up the political power sample. Results indicate that despite claims that women "have come a long way," the position of women within the "power elite" did not change during the period studied. (Author/HMV)