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@article{204951,
        author = {Dr Sahana  H M},
        title = {GLASS CEILING IN EDUCATION SECTOR AT GOVERNMENT COLLEGE},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {13},
        number = {1},
        pages = {7487-7488},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=204951},
        abstract = {The glass ceiling has become a key concept in discussions of gender within organizations. It is not merely an individual's inability to perform higher-level work; rather, it specifically refers to the invisible barriers that prevent women, as a group, from advancing further in their careers solely because of their gender. These barriers can be individual, societal, organizational, and more. Identifying these obstacles and implementing appropriate measures is essential to remove this hindrance from the career paths of skilled female academicians. This paper discusses the challenges women face in pursuing senior-level positions due to the glass ceiling and explores what actions they can take to achieve the leadership roles they deserve. The empirical study conducted in first-grade colleges in sakaleshpur college is a preliminary effort to assess the impact of the glass ceiling on women’s career advancement in the education sector. Findings reveal that the glass ceiling is more prevalent in private institutions compared to government institutions. `},
        keywords = {},
        month = {June},
        }