But this "glass ceiling" that has held women back for so long is slowly getting broken. It's more of a question of gender discrimination than an actual glass ceiling in later years. The "glass ceiling" is described as an unseen barrier, which keeps minorities and women from rising to the top of the corporate ladder, regardless of qualifications. ... It has also been noticed that women of color do not just see a glass ceiling, but a concrete one. ...

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Another problem that is apparent is "the glass ceiling." The "glass ceiling" refers to the invisible barriers to the promotion of women within a discriminatory firm allowing very little upward mobility. ...

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Schellhardt used the term "glass ceiling" to describe an invisible barrier that prevented women from attaining higher-paying leadership positions in the business world. ... There have been many reports of women encountering a glass ceiling in academic settings as well. ...

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The Modern Woman A Historical Perspective Women in the 21st century have expanded their roles and positions in society, especially those that were formerly dominated by men. These areas include careers, independence, decision-making, and military combat, to name just a few. Women are still try...

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