Integrating 50 Years of Theory and Research: Suggestions for Directions on Women’s Career Development

Abstract

This article reviews the methods, major findings, and conclusions of the Fouad et al. review of research on women's work and career development over the last 25 years. Following that, the paper addresses the question posed by Fouad et al. "Why arent we there yet"?, providing several examples of approaches to the development of separate theories of women's career development. The article concludes with counseling, training and societal implications.