Behavioral Factors Affecting the Integration of Women into Air Force Craft Skills.
Abstract
This research analyzed data collected during February 1977 from 1730 Air Force women in traditionally all male AFSCs. The objective was to determine the behavioral factors which affected socialization into the job, and to define in detail the stereotypes and job socialization factors identified. The analysis showed that these women generally rejected role stereotypes, considered themselves capable of working effectively in the craft skill AFSCs, and strongly indicated they were treated fairly by their supervisors and were accepted by their male coworkers. They also rejected the historical male/female traits stereotype. Although satisfied with the USAF, the women were equally divided in their satisfaction/dissatisfaction with their AFSCs. The analysis also showed a relationship between role stereotypes and job socialization. Although the women appeared to perceive little difficulty working in the craft skills, their capability to maintain high surge rates under wartime conditions remains untested. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA075592
Entities
People
- Gregory S. Caron
- Larry W. Emmelhainz
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology