Broken Glass-Part II
When speaking of the “glass ceiling” effect, we typically think about the challenges women face in seeking equal treatment and compensation to their male counterparts. However, what happens then to a male in a female-dominated profession? Does he encounter the same limitations, or is he able to break through those barriers?
Today, more so than ever, the gender lines are blurred as women take to a male-centric business world and men are open to new opportunities in professions such as healthcare, travel and public relations.
So why do we still have these divisions in the 21st century? “Women enter into those areas because they are the most fulfilling. Men don’t because they feel they need to take on the responsibility of providing for the family, and the way they earn love is to earn money,” says psychologist Warren Farrell. Now that more households are pulling in a double income, it is less a priority for men to take a job based solely on the pay, and many men are beginning to chase professions which are more rewarding and interesting to them.
This also has an impact on certain professions as men and women think and work very differently in various situations. Whereas women are typically good at social occupations such as public relations, men can sometimes offer a new business perspective. Farrell adds, “If you have an attraction to a certain profession, chances are you’re going to be good at it.”
Finally, as we see more males entering female-dominated fields, we must also be aware of the possibility for a “glass elevator” or “glass escalator” scenario where there is a rapid promotion of men over women in those fields.
Does the “Reverse Glass Ceiling” Exist?
Nontraditional Jobs for Men
Posted by Shelly Paul, Career Management Coordinator, The H.S. Group
Today, more so than ever, the gender lines are blurred as women take to a male-centric business world and men are open to new opportunities in professions such as healthcare, travel and public relations.
So why do we still have these divisions in the 21st century? “Women enter into those areas because they are the most fulfilling. Men don’t because they feel they need to take on the responsibility of providing for the family, and the way they earn love is to earn money,” says psychologist Warren Farrell. Now that more households are pulling in a double income, it is less a priority for men to take a job based solely on the pay, and many men are beginning to chase professions which are more rewarding and interesting to them.
This also has an impact on certain professions as men and women think and work very differently in various situations. Whereas women are typically good at social occupations such as public relations, men can sometimes offer a new business perspective. Farrell adds, “If you have an attraction to a certain profession, chances are you’re going to be good at it.”
Finally, as we see more males entering female-dominated fields, we must also be aware of the possibility for a “glass elevator” or “glass escalator” scenario where there is a rapid promotion of men over women in those fields.
Does the “Reverse Glass Ceiling” Exist?
Nontraditional Jobs for Men
Posted by Shelly Paul, Career Management Coordinator, The H.S. Group
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