Which of the following best captures the meaning of the term, glass ceiling?
A) structural, yet subtle barriers in corporate environments which inhibit the rise of talented women to positions of leadership
B) inadequate networking opportunities which result in a lack of an "old girl's network" to mirror that of men
C) unspoken decision by corporate leadership that women should not be encouraged to advance beyond middle management levels
D) the lack of desire among women to pursue jobs with extreme levels of responsibility and authority

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The glass ceiling refers to the invisible, but very real, barriers that prevent women from reaching high-level leadership positions in the workplace. These barriers may be structural, such as limited opportunities for promotion, or more subtle, such as bias and cultural expectations that hold women back. Option A most accurately captures the meaning of the term. Option B is a possible contributing factor to the glass ceiling, but does not encompass its full meaning. Option C is also a contributing factor, but again, is not a complete definition of the glass ceiling. Option D is a stereotype that is not supported by research and does not accurately describe the phenomenon of the glass ceiling.

Which of the Following Best Captures the Meaning of the Term