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African-American Females And The Glass Ceiling In The Defense Logistics Agency, Velma Lee Clay
African-American Females And The Glass Ceiling In The Defense Logistics Agency, Velma Lee Clay
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This study explores the career advancement experiences of African American women who have successfully broken through the glass ceiling. The term “glass ceiling” refers to artificial or invisible barriers based on attitudinal or organizational bias that prevent qualified women and minorities from advancing into senior-level management positions. Studies have confirmed that a glass ceiling does exist for African American women and that they are severely underrepresented in top level government jobs, they have less opportunity for advancement, and both gender and race are perceived as factors in their limited representation (MSPB 1992).
What is the Impact of Breaking the Glass …