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Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Resulting in 3 citations.
1. Blair, Anita K.
The Glass Ceiling Myth
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 13, 1996, Editorial; Pg. 15A
Cohort(s): NLSY79
Publisher: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Keyword(s): Affirmative Action; Discrimination, Sex; Economics of Gender; Gender Differences; Wage Gap

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This opinion piece argues the need to continue affirmtive action by detailing the gains of women in the workforst. O'Neil's study of the wage gap, which utilized NLSY79 data, is cited. Specifically, O'Neil finds that the earnings of childless women aged 27-33 is 98% of men's.
Bibliography Citation
Blair, Anita K. "The Glass Ceiling Myth." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 13, 1996, Editorial; Pg. 15A.
2. Herrnstein, Richard J.
Murray, Charles A.
IQ Haves and Have-Nots?
Atlanta Journal Constitution, (October 23, 1994): D,1:1
Cohort(s): NLSY79
Publisher: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Keyword(s): Black Studies; Cognitive Development; Education; I.Q.; Intelligence; Parenthood; Poverty; Racial Differences; Racial Studies; Welfare

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In an adaptation from their book, "The Bell Curve," Richard J.Herrnstein and Charles Murray discuss differences in intellectual capacity among people and the inevitable questions about race and intelligence. Black and white IQ distribution, according to the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, is depicted.
Bibliography Citation
Herrnstein, Richard J. and Charles A. Murray. "IQ Haves and Have-Nots?" Atlanta Journal Constitution, (October 23, 1994): D,1:1.
3. Teegardin, Carrie
Single With Children
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 7, 1995, National News; Pg. 6G
Cohort(s): NLSY79
Publisher: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Keyword(s): Adolescent Behavior; Child Development; Family Studies; High School Dropouts; Parents, Single; Pregnancy, Adolescent

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This article on the effects and difficulties of growing up in a single parent home. It cites NLSY79 data showing that children from a single parent home are twice as likely to drop out of high school and twice as likely to become teenage mothers.
Bibliography Citation
Teegardin, Carrie. "Single With Children." Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 7, 1995, National News; Pg. 6G.