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
Ohad-Biblical
Mansur-Arabic, Turkish, Indonesian
Phaedra-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Ashbee['æʃbi]
Barrfhionn-Irish
Stewart['stjuət]