Astin, Helen S. "Educating Women: A Promise and a Vision for the Future." AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EDUCATION, v98 n4 p479-93 Aug 1990. ISSN 0195-6744. (EJ419407)

Examines trends in the educational and career aspirations of women entering college, based on a 1987 survey conducted at UCLA and data from a nationwide survey taken annually since 1966. Calls for greater institutional response to women's needs, based on their increased enrollment and broadened aspirations. (DM)