Where the Millennials Will Take Us

In Where the Millennials Will Take Us, Barbara J. Risman explores how today's young adults navigate the evolving landscape of gender, drawing on life history interviews and her theory of gender as a social structure. The book examines a variety of perspectives among millennials, from traditional beliefs to innovative and gender-rejecting identities, highlighting the complexities of gender identity and expression. Risman emphasizes that gender influences many aspects of social life, underscoring the importance of addressing systemic issues alongside individual experiences to challenge gender inequality.