Letter From Europe: ‘Glass Cliff,’ Not Just Ceiling, Often Impedes Women Rising in Politics The theory holds that women are often placed in positions of power when the situation is dire, men are fleeing and the likelihood of success is low. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:Coming Out in Lebanon2 Killed in Iran as Official Says Protesters Will ‘Pay the Price’Greek Prime Minister Seeks to Block Asylum for Turkish OfficerA Year in Bloopers: The Making of The Daily 360A Year of Animal Oddities Around the World: 7 Reader FavoritesCongo Reports Arrest in Killing of 2 U.N. Experts