Sociocultural Myths and Occupational Attainment

@article{Klaczynski1991SocioculturalMA,
  title={Sociocultural Myths and Occupational Attainment},
  author={Paul A. Klaczynski},
  journal={Youth \& Society},
  year={1991},
  volume={22},
  pages={448 - 467}
}
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