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Michelangelo & the Pope's Ceiling, 2007.
This paper provides a review of the work 'Michelangelo & the Pope's Ceiling' by Ross King.
2,452 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 51.95
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In this article, the writer discusses Ross King's 2003 non-fiction account of the painting of the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, 'Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling'. The writer notes that the work reflects on all the components involved - the ceiling, Michelangelo's frescoes - as well as his involvement. More importantly however, the writer maintains that this title is a reflection on Michelangelo's detachment from the job which has become one of his crowning achievements and that it was in fact the ceiling of the Pope who commissioned the job, and not of Michelangelo. The writer points out that King goes to great lengths to make these points clear and he does so with great accomplishment that the reader is left to believe that Michelangelo, one of the greatest artists in world history, did in fact struggle with this job and he was just biding his time until he could again sculpt. The writer concludes that King makes his point convincingly, with utmost care and ample factual evidence, while creating a historical account which reads almost like a novel.
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"One such example of suspense in a historical work has to be the story of a young master in Rome who shares the city with Pope Julius II and the Sistine Chapel. Not Michelangelo, this is Rafael who is praised as a prodigy by those of his time and whose story is told by King intermittently throughout. Upon reading, it is almost as if one is kept waiting for some kind of collision between the two artists, Rafael and Michelangelo. Although nothing comes of it, the ambiguous tone in which Rafael is discussed, leaves a great deal to be anticipated by the reader. Also, Rafael's depiction is brought up through the work and without any sort of pattern or predictability. Just one example of King's ability to keep his work interesting, Rafael is an interesting subject that adds more to the story."
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Michelangelo and Pope Julius II, 2004.
This paper discusses the relationship of Michelangelo and Pope Julius II to demonstrate the nature of Catholic art during the Renaissance period.
1,180 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explains that religious art during this period was an intensely social production and vision, a dialogue between religious leaders such as Pope Julius II and artistic producers such as Michelangelo. Popes commissioned artistic works and inspired, guided, and checked the artist?s individual vision. The author points out that Pope Julius II, who was as careful in planning as he was in his military achievements, enriched the landscape of Rome by adding many fine buildings to the city, including the Vatican Museum and art collection and the Sistine Chapel. The paper relates that the role of the artist was expanded rather than limited by the patronage and commissions of the papacy, and rather than embodying narrow religious ideals, Michelangelo and others were prodded to create works with expansive, complex renderings of Biblical figures as both human and divine in nature.
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"Pope Julius II, often known as a kind of warrior pope because of his influence in political as well as spiritual affairs, even more renown to the ages for his tireless patronage of the arts. He is also called the savior of the papacy, because of his integrity, relative to his contemporaries, and his restoration of legitimacy to the church because of limiting some of its excesses?excesses, albeit not enough to stifle the Reformation later on. Also, it is unlikely that Julius would have, had he lived after the reformation, been able to commission such anthropomorphic and expansive works of religious art, some of which were designed to commemorate his own personal memories and accomplishments, such as the commissioning of the tomb that first drew Michelangelo to Rome."
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Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel Ceiling, 2000.
Analysis of the symbolism in and influences on Michelangelo's painting of the Sistine Chapel.
1,097 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses symbolism and meaning that can be found within Michelangelo's painting of the Sistine Chapel, as well as the possible interpretations of the painting. The paper also describes the scenes in the painting and what could have influenced Michelangelo to paint the ceiling the way he did.
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"Michelangelo Buonarroti executed one of the grandest works of the Renaissance at the request of Pope Julius II. This work was the famous fresco ceiling of the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican in Rome. Michelangelo undertook this work in 1508 with some trepidation, for a number of reasons. The first being that he considered himself primarily a sculptor, secondly because a painting of this magnitude would keep him from working on a prior commission for the Popes' tomb at St Peter's Basilica. This project required the use of his skills as an architect and sculptor. But with the desires of the Pope on his shoulders, he was forced instead to focus his energies on this massive painting. In the beginning, Julius was interested in a depiction of the twelve apostles, which would replace Pope Sixtus IV's blue sky. Eventually, though, Michelangelo was given a free hand to proceed with the painting as he desired, and the result was one of the most complex and exuberant works ever created. When observing this work, it is to do it a great injustice by not considering it as a theological and intellectual exercise, in addition to being very strong aesthetically. This scholarly consideration raises a good deal of questions about the intellectual programme that motivated Michelangelo. The assumption that the plan behind this work was random is of course a possibility, but considering what we know of both the artist and the time period, it can be accepted that this work was the product of a great deal of religious and historical study. The amount of symbolism within the work is astounding, and because of its great depth and intricacies of meaning, whether or not Michelangelo arrived at this programme independently comes into question. More important, however, is the work itself: its symbols and how the viewer interprets them."
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Women and the Glass Ceiling, 2007.
This paper discusses the problem of the glass ceiling and women in the business world.
1,819 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 40.95
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This paper examines the ability of women to reach certain echelons in corporate America. The author also discusses the factors that contribute to women's promotions to chief executive offices in Fortune 500 firms. The term glass ceiling is defined. The paper then describes how affirmative action programs were implemented into many business strategies in order to eliminate glass ceiling situations in the workplace. The author concludes by stating that although affirmative action has diversified educational institutions, such diversification is yet to be seen in corporate America. It is not clear why all the barriers exists or why women are not in more senior executive positions.
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Introduction
Glass Ceiling
The Glass Ceiling and Affirmative Action
Female CEO's at Fortune 500 Companies
Limitations of Affirmative Action as it relates to the Glass Ceiling
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"Affirmative Action has long been a topic of debate in America and other nations throughout the world. More often then not the focus is primarily confined to race. However, affirmative action has also had an impact in terms of gender and the ability of women to reach certain echelons in corporate America. The purpose of this discussion is to examine the problem of the glass ceiling and women in the business world. The research will also examine the factors that contribute to women promotion to chief executive office in the Fortune 500 firms. Let us begin our discussion by defining the phrase glass ceiling."
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling, 2004.
This paper discusses why there is a glass ceiling and how women can break through the glass.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 38.95
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In this article, the writer explains that the glass ceiling is a level above which it is difficult for women to move in an organization. The writer discusses why there is a glass ceiling and how women can break through the glass ceiling. The paper includes two references from Susan J. Wells in this regard. Further, the writer discusses the characteristic of the glass ceiling.
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"The glass ceiling is a level above which it is difficult for women to move in an organization. It can refer to a management level, salary level or level of responsibility or authority, but the glass ceiling is of concern to women who choose to move in the business world. This research examines the characteristics of the glass ceiling, the factors that have led to its creation, what organizations are doing to combat the glass ceiling and whether ... "
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Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling, 2007.
Questions what is stopping women from breaking through the corporate glass ceilings.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 82.95
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Forty years ago women in "high places" virtually didn't exist. Women physicians and lawyers, for example, were so rare that finding one caused comment and sometimes consternation. That is no longer true, of course, and leaders agree that the glass ceiling is not as strong as it once was. This paper shows that women have entered all areas of business and make up 50% of management positions, yet few women are in positions of leadership. Naturally, everybody wonders why women, in spite of their struggles, don't seem to be reaching the top. Many people argue that discrimination is the cause of women's failure to break through the glass ceiling, but this paper argues that discrimination, although still present, is not the main source of the problem.
Paper Outline:
Breaking Through the Glass Ceiling: What's Stopping Women?
What is the Glass Ceiling?
Communication Styles and the Glass Ceiling
Coping with the Glass Ceiling
Conclusion
References
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"A good mentor helps to establish contacts, develops networking, uncovers job opportunities, gives appropriate guidance, and acts as cheerleader, coach, and critic, but allows autonomy and independence at the same time. In fact, it may be an advantage for a woman to have a male mentor. A man can give insight into how a man thinks and makes decisions. Not that women should think like men, but they do need to understand how men think in order to communicate with them better. A well-connected mentor is important for any rising executive. A mentor can explain the political structure and offer guidance for effective maneuvering."
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Women and the Glass Ceiling, 2006.
This paper examines the "Glass Ceiling" experienced by women in the workplace.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 4 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper describes the "Glass Ceiling" that women experience in the workplace. Although strides have been made to eradicate discrimination, the author argues that statistics still show that women occupy less managerial positions than men. The "Glass Ceiling" syndrome is examined in Canada, despite it being a progressive nation.
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"It is a well known fact that women have always experienced discrimination in the workplace. While this has lessened in recent years, many women still maintain that there is a "glass ceiling" that prevents them from rising to the same levels as men in organizations. This has been confirmed by research (see for example Maume). Certainly, it is true that women do not hold as many positions in top management as do men. This is equally true in Canada as in any other Western country. Is the reason for this the fact that women are
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The Glass Ceiling: True Barrier to Women or Old Wives' Tale?, 2002.
This paper discusses the mythical "glass ceiling."
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 30.95
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This paper discusses the mythical "glass ceiling." Many people, especially feminists, believe it is an ever-present barrier, holding women back from the upper levels of corporate America. Others believe there is no glass ceiling, and that the lack of women in top corporate positions simply indicates that women have other priorities. Which side is right is the focus of this paper.
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The Glass Ceiling, 2005.
This paper discusses issues of the glass ceiling, a theoretical level beyond which women and minorities are unable to advance in the workplace.
1,850 words (approx. 7.4 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 41.95
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This paper explains that major signs of the existence of glass ceilings are that (1) virtually all women have lower mean incomes when compared to their male counterparts and (2) most minority men earn less than non-Hispanic, white men with the same education at the same occupational level. The author points out that specific company actions to avoid being the target of a potential lawsuit are using the neutral systems of merit or seniority based pay and focusing their strategic business plans on achieving workforce diversity. The paper stresses that, to break down the glass ceiling, employers should realize that they need the input of women and minorities in their businesses to better address the changing consumer markets, workplace demographics and competition in today's economy.
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Introduction
Background
Pertinent Employment Laws
Recommendations
Conclusion
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"Further, Redwood lists internal structural barriers and business barriers such as: Outreach and recruitment practices that do not reach or recruit women and minorities; corporate climates that alienate and isolate; pipeline barriers that restrict career growth because of poor training, inadequate mentoring, biased rating and testing systems; few or no internal communication networks; limited rotational job assignments that lead to the executive suite and institutional rigidity that deny the fragile family and work balance. Often, qualified people are denied from reaching their full potential because they do not have access to mentoring, developmental assignments, training, and other career enhancing activities."
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"Glass Ceiling", 2002.
A look at the glass ceiling concept in a corporate environment.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 12 sources, £ 36.95
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This six-page graduate paper studies the phenomenon of the glass ceiling in the corporate environment - gender discrimination in the workplace.
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Breaking the Glass Ceiling in Today's Corporations, 2002.
This paper addresses the glass ceiling in corporate America in the 21st century. It discusses communication issues, the roots of gender bias, male/female thought patterns, and offers two success stories from the tech economy.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 61.95
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This paper addresses the glass ceiling in corporate America in the 21st century. It discusses communication issues, the roots of gender bias, male/female thought patterns, and offers two success stories from the tech economy: CEOs Carly Fiorina (Hewlett-Packard) and Donna Dubinsky (Handspring).
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The Glass Ceiling, 2007.
This paper discusses whether efforts to remove the glass ceiling have been effective in creating equal opportunities for women in business.
1,521 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper explains that the term "glass ceiling" first became popular in the 1980s to describe the invisible but very real barrier keeping women from rising to positions of power in organizations across the US. The paper attributes this to the attitude of many corporations and managers that women cannot manage or lead effectively, the social pressures and roles that place women at a disadvantage and the idea that women are sometimes not aggressive or assertive enough in the workplace. The paper provides examples of several women who have risen to the top of their organizations, but concludes that society must begin to alter its ideals about female and male identities and stop gender from being a deterrent to job satisfaction and success in the workplace.
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"More women are working than ever before, and more women are starting their own businesses. While it would seem that because there are more women in the workplace, there would be more female executives in large (and small) corporations, that is simply not the case. Two authors note, "Apart from upper management roles, the proportion of women in management at any level is disproportionate to their presence in the workplace" (Miller, and Lemons). Women still have enormous difficulty rising above the glass ceiling. Several authors write, "The glass ceiling is not simply a barrier for an individual, based on the person's inability to handle a higher level job. Rather, the glass ceiling applies to women as a group who are kept from advancing higher because they are women" (Morrison, White, Velsor, and The Center For Creative Leadership 13)."
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The Glass Ceiling, 2005.
A study of the effect of the 'glass ceiling' on women in corporate America.
1,874 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 21 sources, MLA, £ 41.95
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The glass ceiling is a concept that refers to societal and corporate disparity. This study provides an overview of this phenomenon and explores the causative factors that prevent female mangers from advancing. The paper explains that it was found that the literature stressed gender discrimination as a central factor and also pointed to the prevalence of related and complex issues that still maintain managerial disparity in the corporate environment. Includes several graphs and tables.
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Abstract
1. Introduction
2. The Problem and Literature Overview
Figure 1. Corporate Female Managers.
3. Stereotypes
4. The Wage Gap
5. Conclusion and Recommendations
Bibliography
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"In essence the term glass ceiling can be can be viewed as the" idea that discrimination against women in the workplace remains a formidable barrier to their upward mobility in the corporate world." ( Lopez, N.) The recognition of this fact in the corporate business world as evidence of discriminatory practice resulted in legislation and the Glass Ceiling Act, as part of Title II of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, introduced by Senator Robert Dole and signed by President Bush. A bipartisan twenty-one member Glass Ceiling Commission was charged with preparing recommendations on the glass ceiling issue for the President and corporate leaders. (ibid)"
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The Glass Ceiling, 2007.
A look at using work force diversity to resolve the problem of the "glass ceiling" in the workplace.
976 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper discusses, through the author's personal experience, the issues concerning the problem of gender roles within business communities, which favor men over women in advancement to higher office due to sexist issues. The paper attempts to show that, by analyzing the societal perspectives and leadership issues surrounding patriarchal business institutions, one can clearly see that diversity would solve many managerial problems by opening a dual gender platform in business culture.
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Problem Issue
Problem Resolution
Conclusion
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"Another preventative way that this organization could have staved off poor morale and productivity by denying hits woman a middle management position is based on views of leadership. This perspective has often involved how men judge women in relation to societal norms set within American business culture. Although many American businesses "take this economic standpoint" (King, 1999, p.136) of patriarchal devaluation for women to be allocated to lower wage brackets, it is clear that women are only seen as "leaders" in a domestic point o view. Obviously, one can assume that men have allocated women to these lower wage positions, since they were the primary business owners, and have disenfranchised them with a limited perspective for women as leaders. "
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