Module 3 Week 3 Review
- 1. Module 3, Week 3 Reading Points for Exam Review
- 2. Henson Article Why Marcia You've Changed: Male Clerical Temporary Workers Defines what is considered masculine work Exposes opinions of clerical work as undesirable or as a non-career aspiration Addressed common experiences of, and others ’ reactions to male clerical workers Addressed stereotypical beliefs held about clerical workers
- 3. Harvey Article Becoming Entrepreneurs: Intersections…at the Beauty Salon Discussed the benefits of women who opened their own beauty salons Highlighted a common main reason Asked questions about neighborhood, clientele, progress of business, financial stability Also addressed the demand for hair salons in black majority communities
- 4. Moller Article Supporting Poor Single Mothers: Gender and Race in U.S. Welfare State Reviewed aspects of AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) funds Examined which factors in a community predicted the likelihood of welfare assistance Compared recipients of funds based on gender and color Further evaluated based on level on financial need and how many people were in that same category
- 5. Wright Article The Glass Ceiling Hypothesis: A Reply to Critics Discusses the invisible systemic ways that women are excluded from higher level positions Addresses tokenism and how barriers fare in instances of woman in a token position Relevant findings regarding job qualifications based on gender within job candidates
- 6. Ferree Article Equality and Cumulative Disadvantage Discussed the glass ceiling at individual levels of promotion Emphasizes what this means as part of the larger issue for women who wish to rise to top ranks, as cumulative experiences Criticizes the idea of a “voluntary withdrawal” for women who leave the workforce Adds that this should be analyzed for experiences of discrimination
- 7. Review Video Clips Dr. Kristen Constant