anonymous Dr. Mannly Sociology 2-29-00 Invisible Mechanisms The “glass escalator” is the term the author uses to define an invisible phenomenon she sees propelling men in women’s fields of work. Williams is certain that men are pushed ahead when in predominately female jobs and slightly skews her research data because of this slant. Although she jumps to her conclusions at times, overall Williams comes up with satisfactory findings based on thorough research techniques …showed first 75 words of 1099 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1099 total…professions as “not the only . . . impediment to men’s entry in these fields” (Pg. 309). There is definitely a mechanism at work for men in women’s professions aiding them. What I believe is Williams best quote is hidden in the middle of the paper: “The crucial factor is the social status of the token’s group – not their numerical rarity – that determines whether the token encounters a “glass ceiling” or a “glass elevator.” (Pg. 308). Dr.