Sex discrimination in social work careers.
Although the social work profession has expressed a commitment to equal opportunity in employment for women, this study notes that inequities in salary and status still exist between male and female social workers. A major cause of these differences appears to be the process of promotion within public agencies, which introduces inequities early in the careers of social workers.
D002321:Career Choice; D003657:Decision Making; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012737:Sex Factors; D012947:Social Work; D014481:United States; D014933:Women's Rights