Some researchers have suggested replacing the metaphor "glass ceiling" with a "labyrinth" because ______.

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A labyrinth connotes a more complex and confusing journey with many possible paths and dead ends, which more accurately reflects the multiple and intersecting barriers that women face in the professional workplace. A glass ceiling suggests a single solid barrier that can be broken through with enough effort, which is not always the case for women in male-dominated industries. The other options are not accurate explanations for why the term "labyrinth" has been suggested as a replacement for "glass ceiling".

Some Researchers Have Suggested Replacing the Metaphor "Glass Ceiling" with a "Labyrinth