Explaining feminization in the U.S. banking industry, 1940-1980: human capital, dual labor markets or gender queuing?

Article Abstract:

A study involving the banking industry from 1940 to 1980 where the changing labor force is discussed was conducted. Three competing theories as to the increasing participation of women in the labor force were detailed, based on data culled from census and regulatory bodies. The models on the feminization process are the human capital, the dual labor market and the gender queuing theories. The latter proves to be more useful for the feminization phenomenon of the labor force as it takes into account both the economic and patriarchal forces which shape the preferences and decisions of the class and gendered actors.

Banking industry, Demographic aspects, Bank employees

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The social context of men's and women's job search ties: membership in voluntary organizations, social resources and job search outcomes

Article Abstract:

A research was conducted to assess the proposition that the voluntary organization contexts of search-contact ties affect access to 'potentially important connections.' Results indicated that using a contact with whom a job searcher shared membership in a certain voluntary organization affects the strength of the searcher-contact tie. It further shows that contact attributes imply that voluntary organization context may itself be a type of social resource hence, the concept of social resources must be restructured to identify and classify different levels of social resources.

Analysis, Associations, institutions, etc., Associations, Men, Social networks, Job hunting

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The feminization of etiquette literature: Foucault, mechanisms of social change, and the paradoxes of empowerment

Article Abstract:

The emergence of etiquette literature in the 19h century introduced a new meaning of womanhood that was largely absent from the books written by men. Because manners is the fundamental element of society, the feminine discourse on manners gave voice to women's thoughts on social relationships, social order and social action. It also provided the thrust towards women's empowerment and women's ingress into the public sphere.

History, Etiquette, Literature, Feminism

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