Labor force participation of metropolitan, nonmetropolitan, and farm women: a comparative study
Bokemeier, J.; Sachs, C.K.ith, V.
Rural sociology: er 48 (4) 516-539
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0036-0112 Document Number: 409231
Research on the labor force participation of rural women is scant and has failed to examine separately farm and nonfarm-nonmetropolitan women. In this study, the socioeconomic correlates of labor force participation of metro, nonfarm-nonmetro, and farm women are identified. Data from a large statewide mail survey (N = 5,880 women) are examined to compare personal, socioeconomic, and family characteristics and the occupations and industries of women in the labor force. Findings regarding correlates of labor force participation indicate that family and status are the most influential correlates of metro and nonmetro women's labor force participation, while status factors are more influential for farm women.