The glass ceiling as a gender issue | |
| Author | Ivars, Marlene |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no.SM-05-62 |
| Subject(s) | Sex discrimination against women Sex discrimination in employment |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Business Administration, School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Research studies project report ; no. SM-05-62 |
| Abstract | The Glass Ceiling is an invisible barrier which holds back many women and minorities from fulfilling their goals within their professional careers. This research study highlights key points and gives an analysis of the Glass Ceiling as a gender issue in the United States of America and in Europe. The gender gap, the wage gap, the family issue, the need of mentors and the limits of the Glass Ceiling are key points investigated. A variety of perspectives are also included. Recommendations on how to avoid this discrimination are provided. Even after extensive surveys for gender differences in age, education, sector, industry and occupation, it appears that the Glass Ceiling persists to a considerable extent all over the world, even in the United States of America which is a step ahead. The results suggest that some women are breaking through the Glass Ceiling but that a fair chance at achieving success within the workplace for everyone regardless at gender is not yet a common occurrence and that the gender paradox will take a long time to disappear. |
| Year | 2005 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Research studies project report ; no. SM-05-62 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Publication code=SM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Donyaprueth Krairit |
| Examination Committee(s) | Dimmitt, Nicholas J.; Zimmermann, Willi |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | - |
| Degree | Research report (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2005 |