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YOUNG WOMEN, “GLASS CEILING”, AND STRATEGIES TO FACE CRYSTAL WALLS

ABSTRACT Although the inequalities known as the “glass ceiling” are not a recent phenomenon in society, research addressing their effects still is. Studies show that scientists' interest in this type of inequality has been in evidence since the 1990s. Although research on mature women within or...

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Published in:Revista de administração de emprêsas 2022-11, Vol.62 (6)
Main Authors: Beltramini, Luisa de Moraes, Cepellos, Vanessa Martines, Pereira, Jussara Jéssica
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Language:English
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Summary:ABSTRACT Although the inequalities known as the “glass ceiling” are not a recent phenomenon in society, research addressing their effects still is. Studies show that scientists' interest in this type of inequality has been in evidence since the 1990s. Although research on mature women within organizations and the barriers posed by the “glass ceiling” effects are on the rise, there is still a theoretical gap about the 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. RESUMEN Aunque las desigualdades conocidas como techo de cristal no son un fenómeno reciente en la sociedad, las investigaciones que abordan sus efectos aún lo son. Los estudios muestran que el interés de los científicos por este tipo de desigualdad adquirió evidencia a partir de la década de 1990. Si bien las investigaciones sobre mujeres maduras en las organizaciones y las barreras de los efectos del techo de cristal están en aumento, todavía existe una brecha teórica sobre los obstáculos enfrentados por mujeres jóvenes, de entre 21 y 30 años. A partir de una investigación cualitativa a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas a este público, mostramos que los efectos del techo de cristal y de la pared de cristal se pueden sentir al inicio de la carrera. Las barreras profesionales como la falta de experiencia intensifican las desigualdades de género y la discriminación por edad en el proceso de selección para pasantías o contrataciones permanentes. Concluimos que las mujeres jóvenes adoptan estrategias de credibilidad para hacer frente a estas dificultades. RESUMO Apesar de as desigualdades conhecidas como “teto de vidro” não serem um fenômeno recente na sociedade, as pesquisas abordando seus efeitos ainda o são. Estudos apontam que o interesse dos cientistas por esse tipo de desigualdade ganhou evidência a partir da década de 1990. Embora estejam em ascensão investigações sobre mulheres maduras nas organizações e entraves dos efeitos “teto de vidro”, ainda existe uma lacuna teórica sobre os obstáculos enfrentados por mulheres jovens, com idades
ISSN:0034-7590
2178-938X
DOI:10.1590/s0034-759020220608x