glass ceiling



glass ceiling

A societal barrier that prevents women and minorities from advancing in the workplace. Many people believe that a glass ceiling exists within the tech industry because not many women hold prominent positions in the field.
See also: ceiling, glass

glass ceiling

An unacknowledged discriminatory barrier to advancement, especially for women and minorities. For example, Harriet knew she'd never be promoted-she would never get through the glass ceiling. [1980s]
See also: ceiling, glass

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Doriano-Italian
Hamo-Medieval English
WielisŁAwvye-LEE-swahfPolish
FinneganFIN-ə-gənIrish, English (Modern)
Roi (2)-Hebrew
Hayyim-Hebrew