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stained glass ceiling
noun
- a situation in a church organization in which promotion for a female member of the clergy appears to be possible, but discrimination prevents it
Example Sentences
If itâs glamour youâre after, check out the Wolves downtown, which offers affordable cocktails on par with the real thing under a historic domed stained glass ceiling.
In 1979, a $1 million green-and-amber stained glass ceiling was installed above the casino floor.
The US-based Women's Ordination Conference, which advocates for women priests, has called the reform "a significant crack in the stained glass ceiling".
It has evolved to address barriers women and others face in all sorts of spheres â a âbamboo ceilingâ for Asian Americans, a âstained glass ceilingâ for women in the clergy, a âcelluloid ceilingâ for women in Hollywood, a âmarble ceilingâ for women in government, even a âPerspex ceilingâ for women in manufacturing.
Everyone appreciates the two-story lobbyâs solid marble front desk, mahogany detailing, intricate black-and-white mosaic tile floor and colorful, coffered stained glass ceiling, all of which are original.
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