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The Opting Out Crock #2

As someone who has grown up surrounded by legal folk, I am loving this law Blog by Nicole Black: http://nylawblog.typepad.com/women_lawyers/2008/03/law-firms-new-p.html for female lawyers. We know, as Black points out, there is a disparity between the percentage of women getting advanced degrees and the percentage of women in senior positions (e.g. Partner). This seems to fuel the opting out fire. However, our research shows, in fact, that some of the best… Read More »The Opting Out Crock #2

The Opting Out Crock

I've always thought opting out was a bit of a crock. I know there is statistical validity to the trend. I just take issue with the fun the media seemed to have projecting the slightly salacious image of women leaving the workforce and their aspirations behind. An unstated Stepford image is left behind. I mean, come on, who really knows a stay at home mom who stays at home? My… Read More »The Opting Out Crock

The Opting Out Myth

I am always a fan of playing devil’s advocate and pushing back against the “opting out” media flurries. Sharon Hadary of the Center for Women’s Business Research notes “Rather than withdrawing from the economy and shutting down their ambitions, an extraordinary number of women have taken direct control of their destinies through business ownership. In fact, today there are more than 10 million women who own and lead businesses!” For… Read More »The Opting Out Myth