Maksimov E.S.

БМН-173

The term "glass ceiling" is used to define a limit set for women or minorities
who cannot advance in the workplace because of their gender and / or race.
Barriers are often unwritten, which means that women are more likely to be
limited in advancing through accepted norms and hidden biases rather than in
accordance with certain corporate policies. In recent years, the analysis of the
glass ceiling has expanded to include not only problems that prevent women
from developing, but also minorities. Companies responded to the equity gap by
focusing on measures to increase diversity. This included the recruitment of staff
specifically tasked with ensuring that women and minorities were better
represented in decision-making positions. By focusing on policies that reduce or
eliminate the glass ceiling, companies can ensure that the most qualified
candidates occupy senior positions.

Job Segregation Is Rampant

the overall labour market remains sharply segregated by gender, with women
managers focusing on certain types of jobs-mainly jobs and support positions -
that do not offer much opportunity to climb to the top.

Old-Boy Network Is Still Strong

male company executives tend to select people as much as possible, so it's no

surprise that women are often not even considered during promotions

Gender Discrimination Is Widespread

More than 80% of female executives in the wall Street Journal / Gallup study said
they believe there are shortcomings in the business world. Men say, " don't take
them seriously." In the same survey, 61 per cent of female managers reported
being mistaken for a Secretary at a business meeting; 25 per cent said that they
had been prevented from going up the stairs by male attitudes towards women. A
large majority-70% - believe that they are paid less than men with the same
abilities.

Sexual Harassment Is Widespread

The application of anti-discrimination laws is weak