glass cliff

noun

Etymology

Proposed in 2005, extending the glass ceiling metaphor.

Definitions

  1. A phenomenon where women in leadership roles are likelier than men to achieve such roles…

    A phenomenon where women in leadership roles are likelier than men to achieve such roles during periods of crisis or downturn, when the risk of failure is highest.

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