Gender Lines

In 2003, the New York Times published The Opt-Out Revolution. An article  about eight female Princeton graduates that gave up their paths to take on the world to stay at home. 

 

For some, the work place didn't provide the option to be a mom and working at the same time. They didn't allow for the cutting of hours or flexibility needed for errands or picking up a child from the nurse. One admitted that she know the long-term career was for her husband and not her. Another felt that she was born with the feelings of being a female/mother/caregiver and enjoys filling the stereotypical role. 

The Article

Opt-Out?

So What?

Your Thoughts!

In order to be educated in the 21st century, students need the facts. If there is no government legislation that is family friendly or a certain gap in wages for some professions, a parent should have that knowledge to then be able to plan their career path accordingly. Do you think that this information is presented unbiased in the classroom?

 

 

The article on the left, about women who potentially opt-ed out of breaking through the glass ceiling was 13 pages, while the one about women having their cake and eating it too was only one. What do you do when the facts are presented unevenly? Does it motivate or discourage you? Have you noticed?

 

What is your reaction when you learn about the gender gap in the classroom? Do you learn about it happening in the classroom or outside of univeristy life? Has it affected your view or actions at all? Has it influenced your career goals? Has anything surprised you?

 

 

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