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Women continue to enter managerial and professional jobs in increasing numbers in India yet they continue to face glass ceiling in organizations. Three facets of glass ceiling: lack of career exposure opportunities, lack of training opportunities, and lack of promotional opportunities at work were identified based on a review of literature. These three facets were studied through collection of data by an anonymously completed questionnaire by 153 women managers in Ajmer district of the State of Rajasthan in India. 13 demographic variables pertaining to women managers were studied in conjunction with four facets of gender inequality. The findings indicate that there are two demographic variables of age group and industry that have a significant statistical relationship with glass ceiling. Implications for management are discussed with reference to existence and consequences of glass ceiling and improving the situation of gender parity for women in Indian organisations. Limitations include study being conducted in a restricted geographical area and use of convenience sampling method. The study reported is one of a kind conducted in the State of Rajasthan in India and provides interesting insights into the situation of women managers.

Glass ceiling, Women managers, Women in management, Career exposure, Training opportunities, Promotion opportunities, Ajmer, Rajasthan.