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Definition of glass ceiling
glass ceiling
- where the advancement of a qualified employee within a company is impeded or prevented because of some form of discrimination, often commonly sexism or racism.
Last edited on Aug 26 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 26 2009.
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