The glass escalator concept predicts that a male employee’s progression in a female-dominated industry is most likely to follow which pattern?

A.He will be promoted to supervisory roles more quickly than his female counterparts.
B.He will lack needed experience for promotion because of gender segregation in tasks.
C.He will face more extensive role conflict with supervisors than his female counterparts.
D.He will challenge gender norms in the industry and thus be passed over for promotions.

The solution is A.

The sociological concept of the “glass escalator” suggests that men who pursue occupations that have high proportions of women (such as teaching or nursing) will quickly ascend the career ladder with promotions. As indicated in this option, the glass escalator concept would predict that men are likely to be granted supervisory roles.

- AAMC FL4