Which of the Following Is True of the Glass Escalator

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the glass escalator?

• A)All men benefit from it equally, regardless of their race.
• B)Only men who are unsatisfied with their positions are put on promotional tracks.
• C)Bosses assume that males in female-dominated occupations want to move up.
• D)Males find it very difficult to advance in female-dominated occupations.

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Definitions:

Psychological Demand

The mental effort or capacity required to cope with or respond to environmental stressors, tasks, or challenges.

Tokenism

The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups, especially by recruiting a small number of people from underrepresented groups in order to give the appearance of sexual or racial equality within a workforce.

Stressful Jobs

Employment positions that involve high levels of stress, often due to tight deadlines, high stakes, or intense demands.

Perceived Inequities

The feeling or belief that the fairness of a situation or in the distribution of resources is lacking.