This is supported by her quote “I believe we can “have it all at the same time”. But not today, not in the way I am currently structured American economy and society” (680). From this quote we can conclude that Anne-Marie Slaughter believes that both our economy and our society are responsible if women and men struggle “to combine success and professional satisfaction with a real commitment to family” (684). These struggles in our society arise from the gender roles that our society assigns to us when we are born men must ensure their family is financially stable In addition to gender role assumption, many high-end positions require employees to work extremely long hours