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Glass Ceiling
Understanding the Glass Ceiling
Marliyn Loden first mentioned glass ceiling in 1978
Was later popularized in 1986 by the Wall Street journal
invinsible barriers seem to prevent women from advancing in their careers
varies between countries, may be driven by cultural stances
focusing on measures increasing diversity.
ensuring that women and minorities see improved representation in management-level positions
focusing on policies that reduce the glass ceiling
women accounted for 55.9% of the labor force
29.9% of the women were in chief executive positions
88% of chief executives identified as white
diverse groups are more successful in making decisions
What is the Glass Ceiling?
metaphorical invinsible barrier whicht prevents individuals form being promoted
describes the difficulties faced by women and minorities
unwritten barriers
more likely to be restricted from advancing through accepted norms and implicit biases rather than defined corporate policies
History of Glass Ceiling
Glass Ceiling Commission launched in 1991
Qualified women and minorities were rejected for win descision making positions.
perceptions often included sterotypes, which represented women and minorities badly.
7,4% of Chief executive officers leading the Fortune 500 companies are female.
The Glass Ceiling vs. the Glas Cliff
During times of crises women tend to be promoted to positions of power
place women into precarious positions, making it likely their performance will falter