Impact of Glass Ceiling on Female Position in the Corporate World

This paper will present an overview of the ‘Glass Ceiling’ effect on females in the corporate world in India. Beginning with a short introduction of the concept of glass ceiling, and its relevance in India, I try to situate the Indian example viz the global conditions. I will then present an analysis of female position in the Indian society, to explain the contextual problems and challenges we face. The following sections will cover the examples of some of the leading female professionals in the Indian corporate world, and the possible lessons and policy reforms we can draw from their careers.