Meaning of glass cliff | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Equivalents
Français
falaise de verre
Examples
“Since her appointment, she [Linda Yaccarino] has been linked with the “glass cliff” theory, put⟳ forward⟳ in 2005 by researchers at the University of Exeter. The theory posits that women are more likely to be promoted or brought into top jobs at times of a crisis and thus set⟳ up for failure.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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