brass ceiling: meaning & examples
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Meanings:
- A rigid or entrenched institutional, cultural, or structural barrier that prevents certain individuals or groups from advancing to higher positions or achieving greater status.
Examples
BetaDespite her qualifications, Mary struggled to break through the brass ceiling that limited women's advancement in the company.
A pesar de sus calificaciones, Mary luchó por superar el techo de latón que limitaba el ascenso de las mujeres en la empresa.
The brass ceiling in the military has prevented many capable officers from reaching the highest ranks.
El techo de latón en el ejército ha impedido que muchos oficiales capaces lleguen a los rangos más altos.
It is frustrating how the brass ceiling still exists in so many industries, blocking minorities from leadership roles.
Es frustrante cómo el techo de latón aún existe en tantas industrias, bloqueando a las minorías de los roles de liderazgo.
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