Pew poll found that young women have higher earning aspirations than young men . Is this a sign , then , that we are witnessing `` a gender reversal '' ? Kathleen Gerson : Young people 's values are at odds with what they want . Since traditional gender roles are eroding , young people value work , says Gerson . She says new generation wants a life balance , but there are many challenges .
Pew poll found that young women have higher earning aspirations than young men . Kathleen Gerson : Young people 's values are at odds with what they want . Since traditional gender roles are eroding , young people value work , says Gerson . She says new generation wants a life balance , but there are many challenges .