Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The article argues that individual choice plays a significant role in the disparity between men and women achieving the highest professional levels. It contends that many women consciously prioritize family, personal fulfillment, and work-life balance over traditional measures of professional success, which often limits their advancement in male-dominated fields. The author emphasizes that while systemic factors like discrimination and cultural influences are real, the role of personal choice in shaping women's career trajectories should not be overlooked. Women are redefining success in ways that align with their values, often sacrificing high-pressure careers for more flexible or fulfilling roles.
Disciplines
Education Law | Law | Law and Gender
Recommended Citation
Lisa A. Torraco,
Chess Club Is Not Cool: An Essay on the Choices Women Make that Preclude Them from Higher Professional Levels,
11
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
589
(2005).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol11/iss3/16