JOB SEARCH: THE INTERVIEW by Madaline Ziniak, Maria Teresa Larrain, Jew Mayseung, CCCC, 1980, 23 minutes, grade 12 and up, $100.

Depiction of job searches by three women of different backgrounds. It shows them in their home and community environments, and focuses on the interview between the applicant and the employer. Followed by a panel discussion on some of the issues raised during the program. CCCC, 1991 Dufferin Street, Toronto M6E 3R9.

RIGHT OF WORKING WOMEN by Madeline Zinjak, Maria Teresa Larrain, Jew Mayseung, CCOC, 1980, 28 minutes, grade 12 anc1 up, $100.

A general introduction to legislation directly affecting working women. Format consists of a brief summary of law, followed by an interview with a worker regarding experience. Focuses on topics of racial and sexual discrimination, wages and hours of work, vacation and pregnancy leave, work conditions, compensation, and unionization. CCCC, 1991 Dufferin Street, Toronto M6E 3P9.

SLIDE/TAPE SHOWS

Content Analysis of Literacy Materials, Adult Services, St. Christopher House, 1977, slide, tape, 15 minutes, adult level, purchase $125, rental $15.

An examination of teaching material used in literacy and ESL classes, This slide/tape show evaluates the fundamental values, attitudes and perceptions of socioeconomic reality portrayed by existing literacy materials, and questions the viability of their use on students who may have difficulty relating to the content. CCCC, 1991 Duffer in St., Toronto, M6E 3P9.

A Million and Me, Adult Services, St. Christopher House, 1977 slide, tape 15 minutes, adult level, purchase $125, rental $15.

An introduction to the problem of illiteracy in Canada. This slide/tape show emphasizes the important of rudimentary reading to basic life skills by focusing on the experience of illiterate women and revealing the implications this has for her family and working life. CCCC, 1991 Duffer in Street, Toronto, M6E 3P9.

A new 30 minute slide/tape presentation, "for the Benefit of women"/ Pour une meilleure condition feminine (working title "Federal Government Policy and Decision Making Process") The booklet, Federal Government Mechanisms for the Status of Women, is a summarized version of the highlights of the slide/tape presentation and is intended to be used in conjunction visual presentation both would be particularly useful to those interested in ensuring that their concerns are made known to government and to the legislators.

Both are available in English and French from Status of women Canada, 151 Sparks Street, Roam 1005, Ottawa, Canada, KIA lC3. The slide presentation is available for borrowing. by women's organizations and copies of the booklet are available free upon request.



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