Climbing the Ladder Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Barriers for Women Seeking Leadership Positions in the Rehabilitation Field

Tharwah Alzoubi

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Women as leaders provide a positive influence and often better outcomes to institutions and the workforce, yet they remain relatively underrepresented in leadership positions. While the challenges women face are acknowledged, less recognized are the factors that impact the experience and achievement of women who, against substantial odds, ascend above the glass ceiling. This paper examines current knowledge on women and leadership by investigating the circumstances under which women are promoted to top leadership positions and exploring the opportunities and barriers they encounter before and after being promoted.   

Keywords: leadership, glass ceiling, mentor, stereotyping, barriers


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Keywords: leadership, barriers, glass ceiling, mentor, gender, stereotyping

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