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
MeinhardMIEN-hahrtGerman
Raguelray-GYOO-əl (English)Judeo-Christian Legend
Piran-Cornish
MickeyMIK-eeEnglish
Molly['mɔli]
FarleyFAHR-leeEnglish (Rare)