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Breaking the Glass Ceiling:

What, Why & How?

In this fast paced, dynamic world, it is imperative that we develop the critical ability within both students
and teachers to question, challenge and problematize preconceived notions linked with gender,
race, class etc. The student editorial team of SGS conducted interviews with the staff and students
about what they understood by the term ‘Glass Ceiling’ along with why they considered it important
to overcome barriers. The interviews ended by inviting suggestions from the interviewees about the
manner in which we, as individuals, as well as the society and institutions around us (schools, MNCs)
can help accelerate this process of breaking the glass ceiling. A few snippets from the interviews are
given below…

Ishaan Ahlawat Rohan Sharma
VI-D V-A

What?: To break a stereotype and do What?: To do something beyond expectations.
something different. For example, in a male dominated society ,
For instance, a handicapped person playing there have been several times women have
basketball and succeeding, despite what outshined men.
society says. Why?: Because women tend to excel in all the
Why? It's important to break the glass and fields, just like men can.
destroy stereotypes set up by the world.They How?: By helping women feel safe, by
restrict communities from developing. motivating and supporting them. But most
How? The people can help and support the importantly, by giving women equal repre-
differently abled. sentation.

Atharv Daksh
IV-C V-C

What?: Overcoming of unacknowledged and What?: Achieving something unacceptable in
invisible barriers to advancement, especially the normal world.
for women and people of color. Why?: To prove that discrimination can be
Why?: Provides financial independence and ended with hard work and honest efforts.
self confidence. How?: Equal opportunities should be given
How?: By bringing light on the issues of on basis of knowledge, talent and hardwork
sexism and by educating, supporting and irrespective of one's religion,gender etc.
encouraging women.

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