Glass Ceiling and Wage Gap

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the glass ceiling, wage gap, and gender issues in the workforce based on lecture notes.

What is the Glass Ceiling?

An invisible barrier that prevents individuals, mainly women and minorities, from being promoted to managerial and executive-level positions.

Percentage of women in the labor force (2021)

56.8% of the labor force was composed of women in 2021.

Chief Executive Positions and Gender Representation

In chief executive positions, only 29.1% were women, with 85.7% identified as white.

Definition of Paid Family Leave

Paid family leave allows employees to take time off from work to care for a family member, with varying policies across states and countries.

Paid Family Leave in California (CA)

In California, paid family leave can be up to 6 weeks.

Minimum Paid Family Leave in the EU

The European Union mandates a minimum of 14 weeks of maternal leave and 2 weeks of paternal leave.

Glass Ceiling in U.S. Government

The ultimate glass ceiling in the U.S. refers to the lack of women in executive branch positions.

Glass Cliff

 women tend to be promoted during times of crisis where failure is more likely.

Notable Examples of Breaking the Glass Ceiling

Examples include Hillary Clinton (first female Democratic nominee), Kamala Harris (first female Vice President), and Janet Yellen (first female Treasury Secretary).

Reasons for the Existence of the Glass Ceiling

Reasons include traditional gender roles, gender bias, sexual harassment, and the failure to recognize or make changes.

Definition of Pink Tax

Pink tax refers to the increased price of items aimed at women.

Impact of Sexual Harassment on Women in the Workforce

In 2018, 68% of women experienced sexual harassment, with 70% of the cases occurring at work.