Factors Affecting Career Progression of Women in the Corporate Sector.

Over the last 90 years women have battled to become equal with men in all aspects of life and work. Women have made enormous advances in education and career but equality in pay and promotions in the workplace still elude them. It is well documented, widely known and discussed that women earn less. It would take another 55 years before women would be allowed that same right. The women’s movement known as feminism began in 1848, when the first women’s rights convention was organized. During this time in American history, women had very few rights and limited education,Women’s advancement in the corporate workplace has taken significant strides over the last century. Research demonstrates, however, that despite an increased presence of female employees in mid-management positions, executive positions continue to be male dominated. Women are underrepresented in areas of governance, directorship, and executive leadership. This seems to contradict the apparent momentum of the promotion of women. This paper will unveil some of the hidden barriers that stubbornly exist for women in business this paper aims at finding factors which affecting on women’s career development.