Female Labor Force Participation, Status Integration and Suicide, 1950-1969.

Davis, Richard A.

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ERIC Number: EJ249604

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1981

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Female Labor Force Participation, Status Integration and Suicide, 1950-1969.

Davis, Richard A.

Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v11 n2 p111-23 Spr 1981

Describes the relationship of male and female suicide patterns to growth in the female labor force during the 1950's and 1960's. Suggests working women represented a weakening of sex role norms. Proposes role conflict ensued resulting in increased female suicides and suicide potential. (Author/ JAC)

Descriptors: Behavior Standards, Census Figures, Emotional Disturbances, Employed Women, Occupational Surveys, Role Conflict, Sex Role, Suicide, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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