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Women in Science: A Glass Ceiling

Snježana PRIJIĆ-SAMARŽIJA ; Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Rijeka
Ivanka AVELINI HOLJEVAC ; Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Opatija
Marko TURK ; University of Rijeka Foundation, Rijeka

Abstract

The main aim of this paper is to analyze the phenomenon of
'glass ceiling' or under-representation of women in the
management of scientific and higher-education institutions
such as University of Rijeka, including the analysis of possible
causes and mechanisms of discrimination which it is
grounded on. In the first part, we briefly register the
empirical findings about gender participation in higher
positions within the hierarchical structure at the University of
Rijeka, which undoubtedly indicate the presence of hidden
primary and secondary discrimination. In the second part,
we explore possible causes of the 'glass ceiling' effect. In the
third part, we consider women’s under-representation in
higher positions within the context of the debate about sexual
social roles and alleged differences in the male and female
nature. Finally, we stress that the phenomenon of 'glass
ceiling' or under-representation of women is not only a
normative justice issue (ethical and legal) but also a matter
of ensuring social and scientific growth.

Keywords

'glass ceiling'; hidden discrimination; academic malpractice; adaptive preferences; sexual social roles

Hrčak ID:

45797

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/45797

Publication date:

29.12.2009.

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