Date of Award
12-1989
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
First Advisor
Dr. Frank M. Slapar
Keywords
Women Electronic Industry Workers, Women in Industry
Abstract
Women until recently have been stereotyped into traditionally female jobs which are usually characterized by low income, prestige and mobility among occupations. Economic realities coupled with changes in societal values and expectations necessitated the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other laws and governmental regulations prohibiting employers from discriminating against women in hiring and job practices, and to require affirmative programs to upgrade and develop female employee job opportunities.
This research was conducted to determine the trends of women employed in electronics industries, and was accomplished through the use of a survey instrument to collect data from employers. Conclusions were made based on the findings of the data collected and analysed. It was determined that women constitute 46% of the total employment of the electronics industries surveyed. Also, the attitude of discrimination and hostility on the part of employers and men towards women in non traditional occupations has changed to that of encouragement and challenge. This notwithstanding, women are still clustered in the traditional female jobs within industry.
The conclusions lead to some recommendations among which are:
1. That a special scholarship be made available for all women wishing to make a career in engineering and allied fields.
2. That on-the-job training program be promoted between industries, training institutions, and the equal opportunity program to employ and train women willing to make a career in non traditional occupations .
3. That electronic media be used to inform women about the opportunities and training options in the non traditional occupations generally and electronics in particular.
Recommended Citation
Tukura, Hassan M., "Women In Electronic Industries" (1989). Electronic Theses & Dissertations. 505.
https://digitalcommons.pittstate.edu/etd/505
