Glass Ceiling Effect: A Focus on Pakistani Women

Farhat Shafiq

Abstract: Glass ceiling and gender discrimination are the biggest barriers holding back Pakistani women from occupying high positions of prestige in the corporate world. Working women in Pakistan face obstacles moving up the corporate ladder and are often excluded from the decision-making. The present research paper looks into the prevailing situation of glass ceiling effect from Pakistani workingwomens perspective along with barriers and while concluding the discussion makes recommendations to the relevant stake holders

Keywords: Glass ceiling effect, glass ceiling in Pakistan, women employment, gender discrimination, top level employment