The , an Invisible but Real Discriminatory Barrier, Prevents Women

question 44

Multiple Choice

The , an invisible but real discriminatory barrier, prevents women and minorities from rising to top positions of power or responsibility.

• A) glass ceiling
• B) war on women
• C) feminist mystique
• D) glass elevator
• E) executive escalator

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Definitions:

Pituitary

A small gland at the base of the brain, important for controlling growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands in the endocrine system.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and other essential functions.

Oxytocin

A hormone that plays roles in social bonding, sexual reproduction, childbirth, and the period after childbirth.

Nursing

The profession or practice of providing care for the sick and infirm.