How does sex discrimination enter into the concept of the glass ceiling?

What will be an ideal response


The glass ceiling is the invisible barrier that keeps women from reaching top levels in the workplace. Women are stereotyped as being less capable of leadership than men but stronger in "support" positions such as public relations and human resources. Women are also less likely to have mentors who assist them in developing skills that open the doors to executive positions. Conversely, men who work in traditionally "female" jobs as nurses, elementary school teachers, librarians, or social workers find themselves promoted and being given high-level positions, better work assignments, and higher pay than women with equal training and experience. The ongoing stereotype dictates that someone who is a male is more capable, regardless of the field or the job.

Sociology

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Compare and contrast the moral development theories of Lawrence Kohlberg and Carol Gilligan

What will be an ideal response?

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