rees, running for office, working in the medical field as something besides nurses, and so on. The overriding research however, shows that although women were integrating into alternate occupations, they still received a lower salary (on average), had less of a chance at promotion, and a more difficult time moving from one upper level position to another with a different company (Reagan & Blaxell, 1976).
A great deal of evidence exists showing that the problem of gender equality is a major sociological concern. While it is true that in most cases the 1980s have brought an end to overt and blatant gender discrimination, partially because of legislation, and partially because it is no longer socially acceptable to practice overt sexual bigotry, discrimination still exists. Gender discrimination and lack of equality have not diminished, they have merely become more covert and subtle. Clearly, covert discrimination is hard to p
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