Women's Participation in Paid Work

Research paper on the labour force participation of woman workers in the UK in 1980 - based on a sample of 5000 women, examines effect of dependent children on women's career patterns, career development, search for part time employment, etc.; assesses impact of work interruptions on their employment status and wages; analyses other factors reducing participation, incl. Low earning power and alternative income generating activities. Graphs and statistical tables.