Abstract:
Role and expectations are typically gendered, defining what women
and men can do within specific cultural setting. Over time, there has
been significant alteration and shifting of these societal and cultural
expectations that prescribe acceptable occupations men and women
could engage in. Both men and women thus are free to enter into
domains and professions perceived to be core preserve of men or
women without having the need to hide due to the possibility of being
labeled a 'social misfit. Examining the out workings of the twin
phenomena of glass ceiling and escalator, the study explores how men
and women are affected in relation to their performance and prospect
of elevation. Using two typically stereotypical gendered occupations,
Cooks and Security Guards, the work focuses on the specific responsibilities
both men and women play within the context of work. We
examine how their superiors perceive them, the significance, and
weight placed on what they do, as well as the rapidity of promotions