Question

Josephine would like to become part of an elite manager network at her company so she can get access to general and line-management experience to help her succeed within the company. However, she learns that the manager network is made up exclusively of men. This demonstrates which factor affecting women’s careers?

Answer 1

Glass ceiling is the correct answer.

The term was used a lot during the 80s. The glass ceiling effect is an unfortunate and invisible barrier created that prevents minorities (and women) from becoming part of an elite manager network in major corporations. In fact, studies have shown that 97% of the top executives are white and only 7-9% are women.