Rachel, a 35-year-old woman, is a manager at a leading software firm. Rachel is a dedicated and hardworking employee. Despite her work experience, she was overlooked for promotion twice. Instead, her male colleagues got promoted. She has finally decided to quit her job as she feels that she will not get the promotion that she deserves. In this scenario, which of the following has prevented Rachel from getting promoted?

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The term "glass ceiling" refers to an invisible barrier that prevents certain groups of people, typically women and minorities, from advancing beyond a certain level in their careers due to discrimination or prejudice. In this scenario, Rachel's two male colleagues were promoted over her despite her experience and dedication, indicating the presence of a glass ceiling. Social loafing refers to a phenomenon where individuals in a group put in less effort than if they were working alone, while an affirmative action plan and structural accommodation are policies designed to promote equal opportunities for underrepresented groups.

Rachel, a 35-Year-Old Woman, Is a Manager at a Leading