I. SynopsisThe main argument made by Lisa Belkin in “The Opt-Out Revolution” revolves around the multifaceted issue of women's involvement and presence in the paid work sector. Belkin argues that the issue of women's unequal representation in full-time, full-year careers is a culmination of the impact of the maternal wall, the nature of the "stalled revolution" and the personal life "decisions" made by women . Throughout her work, Belkin addresses the tangible reality of the maternal wall and its impact on women's ability to move up the corporate ladder, as well as the obstacles it creates for women trying to re-enter the workforce after giving birth. Belkin delves into the “stalled revolution” that women and feminists face today, citing explanations ranging from the essentialist belief in inherent biological differences between men and women to the role of socialization in creating gender roles. One of Belkin's most interesting topics concerns the difference between women's and men's definitions of success, and the impact it has on their respective definitions of work. In summary, Belkin's main thesis is to discover the elements present that directly impact the split between men's and women's work.II. Critical Review Above all, Belkin recognizes the enormous progress feminists have made in the short forty years preceding modern women's rights. With this in mind, Belkin also seeks to uncover the elements responsible for the “stalled revolution” that women are encountering in the workplace. The rapid progress made by women in these forty years has stopped; over the past decade, society has seen relatively little progress in the field of women's equality in the workplace... middle of paper... omen to choose to opt out or there is no other option”? To answer these questions, future research questions should address whether the implementation of family-friendly policies and organizational restructuring would actually impact the “opt-out” phenomenon and, more importantly, do women actually choose to give up, or is there simply no other viable option? Works Cited Armstrong, Lisa. 2010. “Success Redefined.” Mother of work. 33(7):83-84,86.Belkin, Lisa. 2003. “The Opt-Out Revolution,” The New York Times, October 26, pp. 1-15. Mainiero, Lisa A. and Sullivan, Sherry E. 2005. “Kaleidoscope Careers: An Alternate Explanation for the “Opt-Out Revolution” “Revolution.” Executive Management Academy. 19(1):106-123.Porter, Nicole B. 2006. “Redefining Superwoman: An Essay on Overcoming the Maternal Wall in the Legal Workplace.” Duke Journal of Gender Law and Policy, 13:106.