Anita Juarez, a Mexican American woman, works in the public relations department of a firm. Though she is promoted quickly within her department, her attempts to move into the marketing department and to key executive positions are not approved by the management. This is an example of ________.

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This is an example of a glass wall, which refers to invisible barriers that prevent certain groups from advancing to top positions within an organization. In this case, Anita Juarez is facing barriers to move into marketing and key executive positions despite her qualifications and success within the company. Reverse discrimination refers to discrimination against members of a historically advantaged group, affirmative action is a policy to promote equal opportunities for underrepresented groups, and a glass cliff refers to the phenomenon of women and minorities being appointed to leadership roles during times of crisis or high risk, where the chances of failure are higher.

Anita Juarez, a Mexican American Woman, Works in the Public