Fiscal Year	2017
Division	Research & Sponsored Programs
Department	Naval Research Program
Investigator(s)	Hartmann, Latika
Sponsor	NPS Naval Research Program (Navy)
Summary	We plan to use individual-level data for the Navy enlisted and officer population from the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) between 1995 and 2015 to examine if "tipping points" can account for differential female attribution and retention within ratings (for the enlisted) and designator (for officer) categories. Specifically, are women less likely to leave ratings (i.e., higher retention) that represent more traditional career fields as compared to non-traditional career fields? Are women less likely to leave ratings when the share of women in that category approaches a particular tipping point (i.e. critical mass)? In addition to gender, we also plan to study the intersection of gender and race where the critical mass of women has been very small in many ratings. Finally, we will compare and contrast the attrition and retention rates between the enlisted and officer populations. Given the differential selection of female enlistees and officers, one may expect different tipping points within ratings across the two groups. The findings from this research have important policy implications for the Navy as it strives to lower female attrition and retain top quality female talent.
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