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ERIC Number: EJ427955
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1991
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ISSN: ISSN-0044-118X
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Sociocultural Myths and Occupational Attainment: Educational Influences on Adolescents' Perceptions of Social Status.
Klaczynski, Paul A.
Youth and Society, v22 n4 p448-67 Jun 1991
Examined the attitudes of a sample of 95 high school students concerning the relationship between education, intelligence, background, and occupational attainment. Advises that less advantaged students be made aware of occupational opportunities, and of the distinction between school learning and on-the-job performance. (DM)
Descriptors: Attitudes, Family Characteristics, High School Students, Intelligence, Multivariate Analysis, Occupations, Perception, Social Status, Track System (Education), Youth
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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