Used to describe the invisible barrier keeping women from advancing into executive-level positions.
the invisible "roof" which prevents women from gaining higher or more powerful positions
A see-through boundary in organizations and businesses that stopped females and people of color from gaining access to higher level positions although they could see the positions usually filled by white males.
a ceiling based on attitudinal or organizational bias in the work force that prevents minorities and women from advancing to leadership positions
an unofficial barrier to an upper management or other prominent position within a company or other organization which certain groups, particularly
an unofficial barrier to an upper management or such prominent position within a company or otherorganization which certain groups, particularly women , are perceived to be unable tocross
an unofficial policy that prevents women and minorities from advancing
Barriers, either real or perceived, that affect the promotion or hiring of protected group members.
Discriminatory practices that have prevented women and other protected-class members form advancing to executive-level jobs.
The term glass ceiling refers to situations where the advancement of a person within the hierarchy of an organization is limited. This limitation is normally based upon some form of discrimination, most commonly being sexism.