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10 Language-to-English Dictionariessoffitto di cristallo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: sofˈfit.to di krisˈtal.lo
"Il soffitto di cristallo rimane un ostacolo significativo nel mondo del lavoro."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An unofficial, unacknowledged barrier to advancement in a profession, especially affecting women and members of minorities.
"Despite her stellar performance record, she realized she had hit a glass ceiling within the traditional corporate hierarchy." - 2
Any invisible structural impediment that prevents marginalized groups from attaining higher levels in society.
"Activism in the tech sector focuses heavily on shattering the glass ceiling that hinders minority founders."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term was popularized in the United States during the 1980s, appearing notably in a 1984 Adweek article by Gay Bryant to describe unacknowledged barriers preventing women from rising to the highest positions in corporations. The metaphor combines 'glass' (transparent yet impenetrable) with 'ceiling' (an upper limit), evoking an invisible barrier that permits individuals to see the upper echelons of success while physically blocking their ascent.
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plafond de verre
Transliteration: plafɔ̃ də vɛʁ
"De nombreuses femmes luttent encore pour briser le plafond de verre."
gläserne Decke
Transliteration: ˈɡlɛːzɐnə ˈdɛkə
"Die gläserne Decke verhindert oft den Aufstieg von Frauen in Führungspositionen."
soffitto di cristallo
Transliteration: sofˈfit.to di krisˈtal.lo
"Il soffitto di cristallo rimane un ostacolo significativo nel mondo del lavoro."
techo de cristal
Transliteration: ˈtetʃo de kɾisˈtal
"Es necesario romper el techo de cristal en las grandes empresas."
teto de vidro
Transliteration: ˈtɛtu dʒi ˈvidɾu
"Muitas executivas ainda enfrentam o teto de vidro nas corporações."
कांच की छत
Transliteration: kaanch ki chhat
"कॉर्पोरेट जगत में महिलाओं को अक्सर कांच की छत का सामना करना पड़ता है।"
玻璃天花板
Transliteration: bōlí tiānhuābǎn
"女性在职业发展中常常遇到玻璃天花板。"
유리천장
Transliteration: yuri-cheonjang
"그녀는 기업 내에서 유리천장을 깨고 임원 자리에 올랐다."
ガラスの天井
Transliteration: garasu no tenjō
"企業におけるガラスの天井を取り払う努力が必要である。"
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