The Term "Glass Ceiling" Refers to Which of the Following

question 1

Multiple Choice

The term "glass ceiling" refers to which of the following?

• A) the struggle for equality between the sexes
• B) barriers that prevent women from reaching the top of the corporate hierarchy
• C) the persistence of sexist norms and expectations that result in the concentration of women in low-level, poorly paying jobs
• D) none of the above

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