Glass Ceiling: Females In Society- Review Of Literature

Abstract

Women in society are a topic which has been drawn after reviewing many research papers. Many studies had proven the existence of glass ceiling in the world where women are continuously facing problem in their career. This problem may be intentional or unintentional. After reviewing the literature the study found hindrances such as un-supporting organizational policies and practices, organizational culture, stereotype attitude of men towards women, pregnancy, absence of role model and training, lack of self efficacy are some of the barriers found in women career advancement. The study do not show the ways of breaking the glass ceiling which can be count as the limitation. But with the help of secondary data, we found that glass ceiling are still in exist in the world.