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Sex differences in college major

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Solomon William Polachek

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Analysis of sex differences in choice of college major in the United States in 1955 and 1973, using nationwide data. Data on college major distribution by sex; Analysis of differences; Empirical estimation. (Abstract copyright EBSCO.)

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Article provided by ILR Review, ILR School, Cornell University in its journal ILR Review.

Volume (Year): 31 (1978)
Issue (Month): 4 (July)
Pages: 498-508
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