In support of the above comment: I teach at the community college level
and at my last college I worked with a wonderful biology teacher who said
he felt fortunate that his wife had a high paid executive position so that
he could afford to pursue the career he loved most -- teaching. I thought
that made quite a statement about salary levels.
As an elementary school student in the late fifties, 50% of my teachers
were male. But as more women enter a field, the salary levels for that
field usually drop, so only those who are willing to work for less stay
(usually women).
Carla Swift
swiftc@lightspeed.net
San Luis Obispo, California