ves and even situations that arise in the home requiring the need for electricians, plumbers, and others. Men should applaud a woman’s ability to juggle all these situations and still maintain a high level of performance on her job. Surveys show that most women are more organized, committed and loyal in their jobs than are men. Yet, women’s paychecks continue to be smaller with fewer opportunities for advancement provided to them.Father knows best. I don’t think so! Men have stereotyped women for years. Most men in Corporate America today still expect a woman to make coffee and bring it to them every morning. Men see women as child bearers, waitresses, traditional secretaries or chain store clerks. Children and family are reasons for missed time for women, creating an appearance of non-commitment to their job. Women that speak up in Corporate America are labeled as troublemakers, while men in the same situation are said to be in control. Some men in Corporate American fear being accused of an affair if they dare to promote a woman to a high position within the company. The plain and simple truth is that for a woman to be promoted and to break through the glass barrier, she will have to out perform men, in every aspect. Is this enough? No. Women have to make sure that the right people in the right positions know their skills and capabilities and then it seems to become a political game.Father knows best. Does Father know how to shatter the glass ceiling? The problem, as well as the solution, lies within the corporation itself. First, Corporate America must admit to the problem – plain, simple discrimination. Gender discrimination is embedded in organizations. Men do not realize they are discriminating. Top management must look at women’s pay and raises and realize these are not equal to men’s. Diversity must be valued. Corporations must emphasize women’s differences. They mu...
