College-Educated Women's Career Pathways

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Abstract

Women's career trajectories increasingly resemble men's trajectories in many ways. Especially among college-educated women, who are likely to delay parenthood into their 30s, questions are raised about whether these women can "have it all." This paper uses data from alumnae of a private, highly selective college to examine the career pathways of college-educated women and the role that family statuses play. The results call attention to the lag in changes in the workplace to support working parents, and to disparities in career pathways among women.

Author

• Nancy L. Marshall, Wellesley College