When men enter female-dominated fields, they sometimes have higher chances of promotion and other upward mobility than their female coworkers. What is the sociological term for these increased odds of upward mobility for men?
A) glass elevator
B) glass escalator
C) golden staircase
D) glass cliff

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The sociological term for the increased odds of upward mobility for men in female-dominated fields is the glass escalator. This term refers to the phenomenon of men being promoted more quickly and easily in female-dominated professions, such as nursing or teaching, despite there being few men in those fields overall. This can lead to a situation where men are disproportionately represented in leadership positions within these fields.

When Men Enter Female-Dominated Fields, They Sometimes Have Higher Chances