Women who major in sociology rather than economics, or who choose family-friendly jobs over those that pay better but offer less flexibility, may be constrained by stereotypes cultural. According to the National Organization for Women (NOW), powerful gender stereotypes “steer” women and men “toward different education, training, and career paths” and different family roles. But are American women really as victims of stereotypes as their feminist protectors claim? Are women not capable of understanding their true preferences and making decisions for themselves? NOW must show, not dogmatically assert, that women's choices are not free. And he must explain why, on the other hand, the life choices he promotes are the most authentic: what women really want and what will make them happier and more numerous..