This study hypothesizes that Chinese, Japanese, and blacks in California earn less at each level of education and age than do whites, and that the situation is not improving. Hypothesized reasons include a lower return on education, exclusion from high earning occupations, nonadvancement within an occupation, and greater unemployment. A basic…

The Moynihan Report requires the black family to socialize children very differently from the way that the white family does. It thus produces more antisocial behavior, ineffective education, and lower levels of occupational attainment. The present study employs data collected from a random sample of the 14-18 year old population of Illinois and…

The primary objectives of this study were to examine the career patterns of male liberal arts alumni and their roles in a society that emphasizes science and specialized skills. A questionnaire and covering letter were mailed to 18,004 persons, and 10,877 completed and returned the questionnaires. The classes of 1948, 1953, and 1958 were those…

A study of the future use of technology in education was conducted by the National Society of Professional Engineers in order to determine the potential employment opportunities of ex-aerospace technical professional manpower in education. A qualitative review of manpower trends in the fields of teaching, school administration, career counseling,…

This government bulletin examines changes in technology in the railroad industry, projects their impact on productivity, employment, and occupational requirements, and discusses methods of vocational adjustment. As one of a series of reports required by the Manpower Development and Training Act, the study was based on discussions with company,…

Since the 1960s the number of Danish wives going out to work has increased. In 1975, a national survey was conducted to elucidate farmers' wives' work performance in their homes and on and outside the farm. Only women under the age of 60 who were married to self-employed farmers with holdings of more than 5 hectares (1 hectare = 2.47 acres) were…

This bibliography was developed to disseminate information about publications which focus on women's employment in nontraditional fields. It is intended to serve such people as vocational education administrators, education researchers, counselors, teachers, and students considering occupational choices. The literature described is available…

Recent West German surveys reveal five indicators (recruitment, age, marital and family status, jobs, and housing) that suggest the university is losing its central role in student life. (MSE)

Presents results of a 1981 survey of 2,554 household heads in low income counties in 10 southern states. Finds lack of job opportunities, not knowing the right people, not having enough training or education, not knowing where to look for jobs, and discrimination to be major problems perceived by respondents. (LFL)

To conduct personal and career counseling better, the Native American Career Education in Natural Resources Program conducted a survey of state and federal agencies that employ natural resources professionals, asking for employment information by ethnicity, grade/rank, and job title. No significant relationships were found between hiring practices…

The current service delivery structure of vocational education does not hold at-risk learning-disabled (LD) students in school. LD graduates who complete skill-centered vocational courses are still vocationally disadvantaged when compared to nonhandicapped peers. Vocational education is not related to LD postschool success. (BJV)

This article considers the impact of employment trends on Gallaudet University's deaf graduates and describes programs Gallaudet has developed to create career opportunities, such as Experiential Programs Off Campus. It is recommended that job seekers should be adaptable and flexible and have problem-solving skills, practical coursework, and…

Census data and mailed questionnaires were used to test three hypotheses about unemployment impacts: labor-market infusion, labor-market overload; and a balance of positive and negative impacts differing with occupational status. Results showed that blue-collar persons--both newcomers and long-term residents--experienced much higher unemployment…

Reports followup study of 106 former residents of Teulon Residence facility that housed Canada Native students attending a public high school in Manitoba. Examines students' attitudes about the facility, rates of student graduation, participation in postsecondary education, employment patterns, and where they were living at the time of the survey.…

Results of a survey of University of Sydney faculty of arts students concerning their educational aspirations and progress, employment patterns, class scheduling and attendance patterns, and college choice are summarized and discussed. (MSE)