Sometimes, it's hard to be optimistic. Women's progress in the legal profession, corporate America and politics seems to be stagnant. Whether because of corporate cultures and policies that discourage work/life balance, outdated gender stereotypes that put women in a no-win bind or blatant sexism, it seems that women's progress has plateaued at a frustrating level.

So, where does a would-be optimist go for inspiration about the future? Back to college, of course — or at least to college students, some of whom may be shedding the outdated double standards that hold women back.

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