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
Sewell['su:əl]
ShaunSHAWNEnglish
Eric['erik]
MeshachMEE-shak (English)Biblical
Mignon['minjɔn]
Thulani-Southern African, Zulu