The positive side is that times are changing. But even now women can find it impossible to reach the top level position, inspite of being qualified and able to do so. In effect, they are looking through a glass ceiling. It is due to the gender bias and the difficulty in occupying top managerial positions, that educated and enterprising women are setting up their own businesses. Although this is a positive trend, what we need to work at is to continue the struggle to be recognized as equal partners byman. The woman herself has to realize that she must leave some traditional values behind and embrace new ways of life. Only then, will women get equal opportunities. Today, the doors from the kitchen to board -