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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Economic Inst

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Elizabeth has worked at the same company for twenty years. She started as a secretary and worked her way up to mid-level manager within ten years. She has attempted to move into upper management, but has been unsuccessful, while two men who joined the company after her are now top managers. What is the term for the effect that Elizabeth may be facing?
  1. Occupational segregation
  2. Gender gap
  3. Glass ceiling
  4. Sexual harassment
  5. Credentialism
Explanation
Answer: C - Elizabeth may be facing the glass ceiling effect. This refers to the difficulty many qualified women have when attempting to pass into the top management levels within a company. Research has shown that fewer women reach upper level management positions, despite legislation that mandates equality in the workplace.
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