Analysis James’ story is one of the examples of gender inequality in workplace. Social norms are thrust upon them from the moment they take their first breath and …show more content…
Women’s success in the corporate world is quite misleading. They are blocked from rising to the top ranks of the corporate ladder from what is called “The Glass Ceiling” (Ridnor, Macionis). The blame for glass ceiling is usually put on the role of motherhood. Despite the acceptance of women working outside of the house, women are still distracted from their career path by the need to take care for her family. They are unable to undertake the tasks required to reach the top. The ideological assumption for the mother of childbearing age to be considered less motivated and less disciplined than male employees. When they return from work, they were believe to be less dedicated because of their maternal duties. Therefore, many companies less likely to promote women for high rank positions. The “Glass ceiling” reflects an inequality in workplace that is unexplainable by a person’s past “qualifications or achievement”(Ridnor, Macionis). Regardless of their qualifications or achievements, there will be an unseen barrier preventing minorities and women from further