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In the U.S., women earn three-quarters of a man's paycheck for similar work, occupy a sprinkling of executive and corporate board, and face a 40 percent chance of being sexually harassed on the job. Sadly, this represents progress. But progress it is, as key legislative and court victories, new attitudes, and more women entering the professions are gradually making the workplace more equitable.

About the Author

Janet Z. Giele is professor of sociology and women's studies at the Heller School of Brandeis University, Waltham, MA. Leslie F. Stebbins is a reference librarian at the Brandeis University Libraries and serves as liaison to the Department of Sociology at Brandeis University, Waltham, MA. Her published works include ABC-CLIO's Work and Family in America: A Reference Handbook.

Reviews

"[T]his work provides a historical perspective of how the position of women in the workplace has changed since 1945 ... The work concludes with a glossary and an index. This volume would be a good place for high school and undergraduate students to begin their research on employment rights and women's rights in the workplace." - American Reference Books Annual "This is useful for students looking for a graduate school where they can study gender and socioeconomic factors in an international context." - Feminist Collections "[A] useful starting point for exploring the topics and available source material on gender employment equality... Recommended. General readers and undergraduate collections." - Choice "Overall, this is an important and well-organized book on a critical topic. Students and interested general readers will find it an excellent overview of the issues and debates." - American Reference Books Annual