This article critically examines the condition of women in the workplace from the premise that the equal rights orientation of Title VII of
the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has done little to promote the welfare of
women workers in female-dominated occupations, including social
work, most of whom are mothers. This article investigates alternative
strategies such as comparable worth and labor union bargaining. It
also discusses raising wages and changes in the structure of the
workplace, such as part-time work and "mommy tracks."
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