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/ɡlˈas sˈiːlɪŋ/
/ɡlˈæs sˈiːlɪŋ/Glass ceiling
[NOUN]1
an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context
What is the origin of the idiom "glass ceiling" and when to use it?
The idiom "glass ceiling" was employed in the late 1970s to describe invisible barriers that prevent women and minorities from advancing to high-level positions in the workplace, symbolizing gender and diversity inequality. It is commonly employed in discussions about gender equality, workplace diversity, and social justice.
Examples
1. Her favourite phrase smash the glass ceiling.
2. OK, this glass ceiling that won't go away.
3. You hit that glass ceiling.
4. Once again, the theme for this conversation is smashing the glass ceiling.
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