Nexuses between Glass Ceiling and Career Advancement of Women: An analysis of Punjab, Pakistan
Abstract
The endeavor of study is to manifest extensive matter of gender phenomenon and to present diverse definitions. Particular focus is given to those blockades which are producing impediments for women progression in career. The target population was the female staff belonging to the Private sector of district Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and Sargodha of Punjab province. Survey method was adopted and data was collected from 300 respondents contacted through multistage sampling techniques. Descriptive and inferential statistics were applied to verify the relationship among variables through SPSS. It was concluded that majority females agreed that women experienced “glass ceiling” in their occupational carrier, women faced intricacy to be promoted to higher-ranking positions and gender stereotypes down-graded the abilities of females. Shattering the glass ceiling involved a vital devotion on the part of institutions to take acts in development of people regardless of their gender.
Authors
Moazzama Naseer
Ph D Scholar, Department of Sociology, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Dr. Muhammad Shabbir
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Uzma Niaz
Ph D Scholar, Department of Sociology, GC University Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan
Keywords
Career Advancement, Gender Stereotypes, Glass Ceiling, Occupational Career, Vital Devotion