Pew poll reports that young women have higher earning aspirations than young men . Comment: Younger generations want to combine the personal pursuit of challenging , well-rewarded paid work with the pleasures and responsibilities of a committed family life . Young people 's actions appear at odds with what they say . Since traditional gender roles are eroding , young women value careers , says Gerson . She says new generation wants work life balance , but there are many challenges .
Pew poll reports that young women have higher earning aspirations than young men . Comment: Young people 's actions appear at odds with what they say . Since traditional gender roles are eroding , young women value careers , says Gerson . She says new generation wants work life balance , but there are many challenges .