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Women have played an integral role in the workforce throughout history; however, they have been dramatically underrepresented in upper management. The hospitality industry is recognized for its importance to many national economies, including that of the United States. In recent years, the increased number of women in the U.S. hospitality industry and their underrepresentation in top management positions has made their status in the industry a great concern. What is limiting women from breaking the glass ceiling effect in the hospitality industry? This study explores the barriers that could lead to the glass ceiling for women in the U.S. hospitality industry.
Clevenger et al. (Wed,) studied this question.