Much of the familiar discussion on women’s empowerment focuses on the glass ceiling effect – the invisible barrier that women face in reaching leadership positions. Yet research shows that the sticky floor effect is more pertinent to developing countries, and Bangladesh is no different. In simple terms, the situation where women remain trapped in lower-paying jobs or lower-position encapsulates the “sticky floor” effect.
Much of the familiar discussion on women’s empowerment focuses on the glass ceiling effect – the invisible barrier that women face in reaching leadership positions. Yet research shows that the sticky floor effect is more pertinent to developing countries, and Bangladesh is no different. In simple terms, the situation where women remain trapped in lower-paying jobs or lower-position encapsulates the “sticky floor” effect.
