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26more often than women do” (Eagly and Carli 156). This proves that womenand men are treated differently in the work industry.Finally, both Modern Family and “Women and the Labyrinth ofLeadership” raise interesting views towards women in the workforce. WhenClaire enters the office to begin her campaign, many viewers will notice themale to female ratio. It is not just a coincidence that a majority of thepeople in the office building is male. Carly and Eagly state, “Consider themost highly paid executives of Fortune 500 companies-those with titles suchas chairman, president, chief executive officer, and chief operating officer.Of this group, only 6% are women” (153). Both support the fact that womenare treated differently and have disadvantages in the work field. Carly andEagly highlight the point that “discrimination affects promotions” (155). Thisproves to be true in Modern Family when Dwayne confidently states thatClaire does not have potential to become city councilman. Evidence fromboth Modern Family and “Women and the Labyrinth of Leadership” provesthat women face obstacles in every career path. Most women will not reachthe highest level in their careers because discrimination exists withinemployment. Barriers, such as family responsibilities, prevent women fromreaching the ultimate stage in their careers.Works CitedEagly, Alice and Linda Carli. “Women and the Labyrinth of Leadership.”Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Social Issues. 16th ed. Ed. KurtFinster Busch. New York: McGraw- Hill, 2011. 153-161. Print.“Hit and Run.” Modern Family. ABC. ABCnetwork. 12 October 2011.Television.