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Aspirations

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A gender reversal on career aspirations: young women now top young men in valuing a high-paying career

Over the course of the past four decades, women have been making significant gains in their labor force participati ... Show more
Over the course of the past four decades, women have been making significant gains in their labor force participation and educational attainment. This report summarises the results of a Pew Research Center survey about the importance of career, marriage and parenthood. Key findings include: in a reversal of traditional gender roles, young women now surpass young men in the importance they place on having a high-paying career or profession; for men and women of all ages, being a good parent and having a successful marriage continue to rank significantly higher on their list of priorities than being successful in a high-paying job or career; and though women are increasingly focused on college and career, the share who place marriage and parenthood high on the list of priorities is undiminished.
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Authors: Patten, Eileen; Parker, Kim

Date: 2012

Geographic subjects: North America; United States

Resource type: Report, paper or authored book

Subjects: Gender; Employment; Qualifications ... [+] Show more