a glass ceiling



a glass ceiling

the opinions of people in a company which prevent women from getting such important positions as men The problem for women in broadcasting is the glass ceiling. Women rise but not to the top.
See also: ceiling, glass

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Alfhild-Norwegian, Swedish
Clarence['klærəns]
Haukea-Hawaiian
Eileenie-LEEN, IE-leenIrish, English
Lilach-Hebrew
DurwardDUR-wərdEnglish