Because he was a man entering the traditionally female field of elementary school teaching, Edward was promoted to school principal over his female counterparts who had more experience. This situation illustrates

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The glass escalator effect refers to the advantage men often experience in predominantly female occupations, such as nursing or elementary school teaching, where they are promoted more quickly than their female counterparts. This is illustrated by Edward's rapid promotion to school principal despite having less experience than his female colleagues.

Because He Was a Man Entering the Traditionally Female Field