Exploring the Existing Glass Ceiling in Different Professions in The Context of Bangladesh
Bangladeş bağlamında farklı mesleklerdeki mevcut cam tavanı keşfetmek
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14565750Keywords:
Glass Ceiling,, Invisible Barrier, Gender Equality, Women, Inequality, LeadershipAbstract
While the glass ceiling is an issue experienced by both women and minority groups, this study specifically examines the obstacles faced by women. Glass ceiling significantly hinders progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is shown in this study how glass ceiling is hindering to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study has also explored the unseen barriers that hinder women’s job advancement and proposes strategies to eliminate them. This study is based on secondary sources. This study has revealed the presence of a glass ceiling in the ready-made garments, banking, telecommunication, financial institutions, and corporate sector. Furthermore, it has illustrated the causes and consequences of the glass ceiling and ultimately presented many tactics to eradicate the hidden obstacles faced by women.
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