The World

The changing power dynamics in midwifery provide a case study for the common practice that women can only work uncontested in small, low-power positions,and if the job gains authority, they will be sidelined by men. Throughout history, there are several examples of such an occurrence. For instance, computer programming, a previously female-dominated field became male-dominated, so salaries increased; This phenomenon is referred to as the Glass Escalator Effect.​​​​​​​

The "glass escalator" refers to the structural advantage that males possess in female-dominated occupations that tend to enhance their careers… Although males represent 10% of the nursing workforce, they hold close to half of top leadership positions in nursing. - Arica Brandford