Breaking through the Glass Ceiling: Women in Management

by Linda Wirth

Women around the world have achieved higher levels of education than ever before and today represent more than 40 percent of the global workforce. Yet their share of management positions remains unacceptably low. This timely study reviews the changing position of women in the labor market and in professional and managerial work. It examines the obstacles to women's career development and the action taken to improve their opportunities and promote gender equality. This report discusses the earnings gap between men and women, as well as the occupational segregation that exists in management. It examines the situation of women managers in the area of public service as well as the financial, business, and banking sectors, while providing valuable figures and statistical information. Useful career strategies are offered including mentoring, networking, and career tracking approaches. This important study provides a vivid photograph of national and international efforts to improve gender equality in management.

186 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2000

Reviews

[Teodore Hurtzle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this for an undergrad class. It was a painful to endure, purely academic, and often redundant. However, like I said, I was reading it for school, so that's par for the course. It did do its' job though; an informative look into gender discrimination in the workplace, its causes, and its potential solutions. Thankfully this was not my first read on the subject; for that purpose I would recommend a book with that provides more of a historical context, as well as relevant and emotive close ups of real women to accompany the data.
P.S. If you like graphic representations of late 20th century systemic education and employment gender inequalities, this book has 'em.