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dollx

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The glass escalator phenomenon occurs when
 
  a. women and men of color receive preferential treatment due to affirmative action.
  b. women in nontraditional fields are not held to the same standards as men in those fields.
  c. men in traditionally feminine fields are quickly promoted to management positions.
  d. a small number of women are promoted quickly, in order to avoid complaints about discrimination.

Question 2

Many women remain in low-level jobs because they are never considered for positions with greater responsibility. The metaphor used to describe this workplace situationfrom the viewpoint of a womanis the
 
  a. glass ceiling.
  b. sticky floor.
  c. glass escalator.
  d. the basement effect.



jliusyl

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B



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