Using a career development perspective, the author studied 55 social
work managers to determine gender-related issues that affect promotions to first managerial positions. Despite equal access to education,
training, mentors, and promotions from within their organizations,
the women were promoted at a significantly slower pace than were the
men. In addition, the women felt less confident about a move to management, and each sex tended to recommend and support its own
members' promotions.
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