The term glass ceiling describes how
A. women and minorities face an invisible barrier that blocks their promotions.
B. pay for women remains consistently below that of men, as if held back by an invisible barrier.
C. men are held back from promotions due to affirmative action policies favoring women.
D. men consistently do less housework than women, as if held back by an invisible barrier.
Answer: A
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