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15. It was also observed that this is not a problem which
affects women alone. Industry probably does not rely sufficiently
on "self-screening" in finding male executives either. Instead
of offering incentives which might make the potential executive
come forward and identify himself, industry tends to select
those men who it believes--often with little or no evidence--
will make satisfactory leaders, and then to push them ahead.
16. The cost of employment for married women: One conferee
3 )
pointed out that in analyzing the factors which affect the
decision of a married woman to enter paid employment it would
be helpful to present data which would provide a basis for
evaluating the cost of such employment to her and her family in
terms of changes in the family income tax bracket, cost of
household help, cost of additional clothing for the woman, etc.
In many cases, it was speculated, these costs are probably
so high, in relation to what the woman can earn, that it
substantially alters the number of women who are willing to
enter the labor market. Another conferee, commenting on case
history data obtained a few years ago, indicated that it
is difficult to formulate any generalization in this
area..
17. It was also pointed out that the steady increase in the
proportion of women in employment indicates that on balance
women must find it economically advantageous to work. On the
other hand, the shortage of women workers in certain areas
also suggests that the economic incentives are inadequate
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