Managerial functions are still dominated by men.
Women have to use more energy as men while building up their careers.
Various research studies have produced lists of barriers, which are either the results of stereotypes dominating the society or form the part of the labour market, which, as a rule, generates more suitable working conditions for men than women.
High levels of demand on time and proficiency are typical for functions of a manager, posing more restraints for women than men.
How is to be perceived? There are lots of companies still lagging behind in establishing equal opportunities for women, who are also simultaneously required to meet the role of a mother taking care of her held, household.
Under the weight of the circumstances they are forced decline such professions, which could substantially limit them.
Mostly, women have to chose from a typically family, or career-bound, option, or adapt to a typically „male“ way of work. And if, despite of all the facts mentioned earlier, women ultimately manage to take the position, their work is much less appreciated than those of the men and are offered posts in lower levels of management (Gazdagová – Fischlová, 2006).