This program looks closely at the wide range of myths and attitudes of contemporary society toward women as members of the workforce. The historical precedents for current attitudes are revealed, and facts, opinions and testimonies are presented to counter the claims of myths.
Originally produced: Adelaide : Open College of Further Education, 1979.
Women as workers (Miss, Mrs, myths) producer, Kay Hannaford ; script, Cate Kelly and Kay Hannaford.
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ACMI Identifier
013780
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Employment attitudes
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Equal pay for equal work
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Work - Australia
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Gender identity - Social aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Sexual division of labor
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Women - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
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MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - presentation
MOV file ProRes4444; Digital Preservation Master - presentation
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy
U-Matic (low band); Access Print (Section 1)