I've just read a most interesting article in Atlantic Monthly - thorough and well thought-out. The article carries the above title and is by Anne-Marie Slaughter, a rather impressive person herself. There were some points I could add, and some things I don't see myself, but wow she hits quite a few nails on their heads.
See here:
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2012/07/why-women-still-can-8217-t-have-it-all/9020/