The "glass escalator" is used to refer to the invisible barriers that limit women's mobility despite their motivation and capacity for positions of power and prestige.

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The "glass escalator" concept actually refers to how men in traditionally female-dominated fields (such as teaching or nursing) often receive a "boost" in terms of promotions and opportunities for leadership, while women in these same fields continue to face barriers and discrimination.

The "Glass Escalator" Is Used to Refer to the Invisible