New Zealand Women Academics: Some Observations on their Status, Aspirations, and Professional Advancement

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This study explores the situation of New Zealand women academics. The empirical data on which it is based are derived from a mail survey conducted in the spring of 1974. The first part of the article analyses the findings in terms of factors affecting appointment and subsequent promotion. The second section compares men and women in terms of their degrees, publications, and involvement in administrative activities. After this comes an examination of the respondents’ attitudes to professional advancement, career expectations and aspirations, the representation of women in the profession, and marriage and academic life. Finally, the author condudes that there are significant discrepancies in the employment and career advancement patterns of men and women.

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