glass ceiling
US /ˈɡlæs ˈsiːlɪŋ/
UK /ˈɡlæs ˈsiːlɪŋ/
1.
an unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and minorities
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Many women still face a glass ceiling in corporate leadership.
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Breaking the glass ceiling requires persistent effort and systemic change.