The Construction of Femininity in Discourses of the Woman Librarian: 1890s to 1940s.

Simon, Jane

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Publication Date: 1994

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The Construction of Femininity in Discourses of the Woman Librarian: 1890s to 1940s.

Simon, Jane

Australian Library Journal, v43 n4 p257-71 Nov 1994

Explores the inferior position of women librarians in the Australian workforce and presents a case study of Jean Arnot. Topics include women's financial status as related to marital status; barriers in the recruitment and promotion processes; issues of health; and salary differences. (67 references) (LRW)

Descriptors: Case Studies, Economic Status, Females, Femininity, Foreign Countries, Labor Force, Librarians, Marital Status, Physical Health, Promotion (Occupational), Recruitment, Salary Wage Differentials, Sex Discrimination

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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