An author friend of mine is writing a book and has been searching for examples and references that hopefully, some folks here may be able to provide. Specifically, he is looking for information on “How women have appeared (and disappeared) in US federal statistics. Classic example: In 1940 the Census-takers reported about 1,500 women working for the railroads as conductors, engineers, mechanics, etc. In the published reports, they were counted as “tailors and tailoresses.” If you have any thoughts about odd ways women have been reported in federal statistics, or know of any publications related to that I should read, please pass ‘em on.”
Please feel free to pass this on to others and thanks in advance for your help.
Bob
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Bob Gerzoff, MS, PStat®
Applied Statistical Consulting
bob@bobgerzoff.com------------------------------