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Young women, “glass ceiling”, and strategies to face crystal walls

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  • de Moraes Beltramini, Luisa
  • Martines Cepellos, Vanessa
  • Pereira, Jussara Jéssica

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Although the inequalities known as the “glass ceiling” are not a recent phenomenon in society, research addressing their effects stillis. Studies show that scientists' interest in this type of inequality has been in evidence since the 1990s. Although research on maturewomen within organizations and the barriers posed by the “glass ceiling” effects are on the rise, there is still a theoretical gap aboutthe obstacles young women, between 21 and 30 years old face. Based on qualitative research, carried out through semi-structured interviews with this group, we show that the “glass ceiling” and “crystal wall” effects can be felt even at the beginning of the career. Professional barriers, such as lack of experience, intensify gender inequalities and age discrimination in the selection process for internship or hiring. We conclude that young women adopt credibility strategies to deal with these difficulties.

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  • de Moraes Beltramini, Luisa & Martines Cepellos, Vanessa & Pereira, Jussara Jéssica, 2022. "Young women, “glass ceiling”, and strategies to face crystal walls," RAE - Revista de Administração de Empresas, FGV-EAESP Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (Brazil), vol. 62(6), October.
    • Handle: RePEc:fgv:eaerae:v:62:y:2022:i:6:a:88354
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