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| Age Differences | 1 |
| Prestige | 1 |
| Sex Differences | 1 |
| Sex Stereotypes | 1 |
| Socialization | 1 |
| Values | 1 |
| Work Ethic | 1 |
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| Work and Occupations: An… | 1 |
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| Rowe, Reba | 1 |
| Snizek, William E. | 1 |
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| Reports - Research | 1 |
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| General Social Survey | 1 |
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Peer reviewedRowe, Reba; Snizek, William E. – Work and Occupations: An International Sociological Journal, 1995
General Social Survey data from 1973-90 were analyzed to identify the work value preferences of 7,436 full-time workers (income, security, working hours, advancement opportunities, accomplishment). No support was found for differences between men's and women's work values. Preferences depended more on age, education, and occupational prestige. (SK)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Prestige, Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes
