Through the Labyrinth

Introduction

• Dispels Common Myths: The authors prove that the glass ceiling is no longer a useful metaphor ' because promotion imbalance occurs at all levels, not more so at the top

• Research Based: Offers a comprehensive and balanced presentation of research on key barriers to women's advancement in leadership

• Credible Approach: Well-written and credible, with use of quotes, cases and examples

• Fact-based Approach: the tone and approach serve to ground the provocative nature of the topic and allows the reader to keep an open mind

• Fact over Fiction: Separates the truth from the speculation regarding why women have not achieved real equality at work

• Key Lessons: Contains important lessons for women as well as for organisations that hope to keep women engaged at work

About the book

Despite real progress, women remain rare enough in elite positions of power that their presence still evokes a sense of wonder. In Through the Labyrinth, Alice Eagly and Linda Carli examine why women's paths to power remain difficult to traverse.

First, Eagly and Carli prove that the glass ceiling is no longer a useful metaphor and offer seven reasons why. They propose the labyrinth as a better image and explain how to navigate through it. This important and practical book addresses such critical questions as: How far have women actually come as leaders' Do stereotypes and prejudices still limit women's opportunities' Do people resist women's leadership more than men's' And, do organizations create obstacles to women who would be leaders'

This book's rich analysis is founded on scientific research from psychology, economics, sociology, political science, and management. The authors ground their conclusions in that research and invoke a wealth of engaging anecdotes and personal accounts to illustrate the practical principles that emerge.

With excellent leadership in short supply, no group, organization, or nation can afford to restrict women's access to leadership roles. This book evaluates whether such restrictions are present and, when they are, what we can do to eliminate them.