GLASS CEILING IN PAKISTAN: CRACKED BUT NOT YET BROKEN

The research tends to explore and examines the concept and existence of ‘Glass Ceiling in Pakistan’. It is the barrier that restricts women reaching the top-level management regardless of their capabilities, skills, qualifications, and experiences. The deprived are generally the minorities or most certainly the women of Pakistan. The role of women has been emerging at a rapid pace in Pakistan as more women are getting awareness and education about their rights. This perception leads to a contradiction of whether gender discrimination actually exists or is it just a perception leading in the minds. The primary data has been collected through several interviews from men and women at the senior level positions to get a greater idea about the concept, and thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. The concept mediates between gender stereotypes, discrimination, and misconceptions. This research is based on the Glass Ceiling in Pakistan. It is carried out in the different sectors of Pakistan through in-depth interviews. Due to time constraints, only eight interviews are conducted which includes seven females and a male respondent. Therefore, in future more male respondents would be added in the research to get a more precise picture of the scenario. The study suggests many practical implications on the issue such as implementing strict policies in organisations, providing women with equal opportunities, and women to prove themselves for the positions they deserve.

Keywords

Glass ceiling, women, thematic analysis, gender stereotype, discrimination, misconception.