The Working Woman Report

Book excerpt: Abstract: Written by the editors of Working Woman magazine, this report access the sociological, psychological, and professional status of executive and blue (or pink) collar women. The text is a combination of practical advice and data analysis, as there is no area of women's lives unaffected by the decision to enter the work force. The individual chapter headings include "Where We Are", "Working Smart", "Getting Ahead", "Managing in the 80s", "The Benefits and Rights of Work", "On the Road", and "Psychological Issues". The authors also consider topics of special interest to working women, such as dealing with sexual harassment, working mothers, dressing for success, and relating to the opposite sex in personal and professional life. (wz).