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.

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]

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Kati	KAH-tee (Finnish)	Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian
Munro	-	Scottish
Eemeli	E:-me-lee	Finnish
Walenty	vah-LEN-ti	Polish
Fairy	['fɛəri]
Woodward	['wudwəd]