Concept information
Preferred term
glass ceiling
Definition
- The glass ceiling is a conceptual term that describes a lack of women in upper-level positions in various organizations. The Federal Glass Ceiling Commission (1991-1996) stated that the glass ceiling refers to artificial barriers to the advancement of women and minorities. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Glass Ceiling]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/glass_ceiling
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