The document discusses the glass ceiling, which refers to an unbreakable barrier that prevents minorities and women from advancing to upper-level positions in corporations regardless of their qualifications. While laws have attempted to outlaw discrimination, barriers such as male-dominated management, lack of anti-discrimination policies, and stereotypes still contribute to the existence of the glass ceiling. A few examples are given of successful Indian women who have broken through the glass ceiling, such as leaders at PepsiCo and Biocon, but statistics show that women remain underrepresented in top executive positions and political leadership worldwide.