JOURNAL ARTICLE

More Women Work in Nonprofits. So Why Do Men End Up Leading Them?

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Clerkin, Cathleen 3 of 3

Abstract

This article discusses the concept of the "glass escalator," which refers to the phenomenon where men in female-dominated occupations often experience faster career advancement than women. The article focuses on the nonprofit sector and presents data showing that while women make up the majority of nonprofit workers, men are more likely to hold leadership positions and have higher salaries. The article also highlights the racialized nature of the glass escalator, with white men benefiting the most. The author suggests several strategies to promote gender equality, such as addressing biased language in hiring processes and promoting pay transparency. However, the article acknowledges that shifts in the nature of work may bring new variations of gender bias. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/04, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Business and Management
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:177126424
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