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
Wigbrand-Ancient Germanic
Claudetteklo-DETFrench
Armide-Literature
Zona-Various
Nikolaas-Dutch
Honorinus-Late Roman