The State of the American Woman

A quiet revolution has changed the status of American women; so what's new now? Plus: a TIME opinion poll on gender

Men and Women Have Similar Life Goals

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Men and women largely agree on the importance of most life goals. Ninety-two percent of men and 96% of women say being healthy is very important to them; being financially secure is very important to 74% of men and 81% of women; having a fulfilling job, 73% men, 72% women. Having children is a top goal of 60% of men and 66% of women. The biggest difference in life goals? Fifty-eight percent of men describe religious faith as very important vs. 68% of women.

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