The Glass Ceiling Faced By Men

6 thoughts on “The Glass Ceiling Faced By Men”

1. Tell it!

   1. Indeed, J. Sobran, we hear much about “injustice” as it affects certain groups. But the injustice suffered by men goes unaddressed, unmentioned.

2. In the early 1990s, men held almost 7 million more jobs than women. As of early 2026, that gap had entirely closed.

   In recent months, male employment has contracted while female employment has held steady, suggesting the convergence is still accelerating.

   The gender gap in labor force participation has been declining uninterrupted for decades, and hit its lowest recorded level in February 2026.

   The gap between male and female labor force participation has hit a record low — and it’s still falling.

   When COVID-19 shuttered much of the economy in early 2020, women’s employment was impacted more than men’s. This was partially because sectors that tended to employ more women, including hospitality and retail, were more heavily impacted by pandemic-era restrictions. But it was also attributable, in large part, to caregiving roles placed primarily on women as children learned from home and daycare centers closed.

   Male-dominated industries, including manufacturing and construction, are notoriously cyclical.

   I guess it is what it is.

   1. It appears, Fred, that the Trump Administration has more work to do from the standpoint of dismantling the DEI regimes that exist within the corporate community.

3. I know a couple who are in the same field. Both would agree that the husband is better trained and more deeply knowledgeable. They applied for the same job in 2021. She got the job.

   1. Wow, J. Sobran. An illustration that can’t be refuted…

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