The glass ceiling is still a big and unresolved issue in workplaces for women and minorities. To give the readers a better understanding what the Glass ceiling is, this narrative will first define the term and then outline the different levels of barriers which are defined by the Federal Glass Ceiling Commission. To have a more updated study, there is also one from 2003 made by Woman in U.S. Corporate Leadership. After knowing the barriers which helps building up the Glass ceiling, the paper will examine the Glass Ceiling’s impact has on women’s lives. There are ways about how companies can help their female employees to break the glass ceiling and two of them will be introduced. However, even after breaking the glass ceiling, the fight of women is not really over because then there appears a wall which prevents them from participating equally in the upper management compared to men. To understand the topic better, a critique of the Glass ceiling, which states that it has never existed, will explain.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Glass Ceiling
- Definition of the Glass Ceiling
- Barriers to Women's Advancement
- Societal Barriers
- Internal Structural Barriers
- Governmental Barriers
- Impact of the Glass Ceiling on Women's Lives
- Overcoming the Glass Ceiling
- Diversity Programs
- Affirmative Action
- The Wall: A New Barrier
- Critique of the Glass Ceiling
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to explore the concept of the glass ceiling, examining its definition, barriers, impact, and potential solutions. It also analyzes the criticism surrounding the concept and its role in shaping the workplace landscape.
- The definition and history of the glass ceiling
- The various levels of barriers contributing to the glass ceiling
- The impact of the glass ceiling on women's lives and career progression
- Strategies and initiatives for overcoming the glass ceiling, including diversity programs and affirmative action
- The debate regarding the existence and impact of the glass ceiling
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The Glass Ceiling: This chapter introduces the concept of the glass ceiling, defining it as an invisible barrier that prevents women and minorities from reaching top leadership positions. It explores the historical context and the origin of the term.
- Barriers to Women's Advancement: This chapter examines the different levels of barriers identified by the Federal Glass Ceiling Commission, including societal, internal structural, and governmental barriers. It provides a detailed analysis of each barrier and its impact on women's careers.
- Impact of the Glass Ceiling on Women's Lives: This chapter explores the negative consequences of the glass ceiling on women's lives, including limited career advancement opportunities, gender wage gaps, and discrimination in the workplace. It also discusses the lack of family-friendly policies and its contribution to the glass ceiling.
- Overcoming the Glass Ceiling: This chapter presents strategies and initiatives that companies can implement to address the glass ceiling, such as diversity programs and affirmative action. It also discusses the success of diversity programs in some companies.
- The Wall: A New Barrier: This chapter delves into the "wall" that some women encounter after overcoming the glass ceiling, which prevents them from advancing to senior management positions. It highlights the underlying factors contributing to this barrier, including tradition and stereotypes.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key topics and concepts addressed in this paper include the glass ceiling, barriers to women's advancement, gender inequality in the workplace, diversity programs, affirmative action, gender wage gap, discrimination and harassment, family-friendly policies, and the critique of the glass ceiling.
- Quote paper
- Anina Müller (Author), 2009, The Glass Ceiling, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/156165
