Whatever Happened To Affirmative Action? Employment of Women in the Los Angeles City Department of Water and Power, 1973-1983

In: Review of public personnel administration, Band 6, Heft 1, S. 44-58

Abstract

Affirmative action policies have always been controversial This study examines successes and continuing obstacles to implementation Results demonstrate increased employment of women and formal acceptance of affirmative action over the decade However, in spite of structural changes, few women have penetrated traditionally male areas.