Understanding Women & Work

Part I -End of Chapter Questions

1. Why was there a change for women and work after industrialization?

2. What makes women able to do physically demanding jobs?

3. Define glass ceiling and concrete ceiling.

4. Why should men support equal pay for women?

5. Why are stereotypes of women dangerous in the workplace and what stereotypes have you noticed in the media or in the workplace?

6. According to the chapter, what can women do to break the glass or concrete ceiling?

7. Name two things the chapter states that either a woman or man can do to help with equal pay?

Part II- Internal Exercise

Using the internet going to the following website, http://www.nelc.org/our-issues/employment/equal-pay-and-the-wage-gap and read one of the articles on the topic if this site is not working ogo to www.google.com and type: unequal pay for women to find an article on equal pay. Now state the title of the article you choose and summarize what the article says in two paragraphs also indicate if you agree or disagree with the article's viewpoint.