Research Anthology on Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles

Research Anthology on Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles
Author: Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 877
Release: 2021-03-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1799887383

The role of women in the workplace has rapidly advanced and changed within the previous decade, leading to a current position in which women are taking over leadership roles and being offered these positions more than ever before. However, a gap still exists with the representation of women in the workforce especially in power positions and roles of authority in organizations. While the representation of women in leadership roles is impressive and exciting for the future, women still face many challenges when taking over these positions of power and face many issues related to gender inclusivity. There is also still gender bias and discrimination against women who have been given the opportunity to become authority figures. It is essential to acknowledge and discuss these critical issues and challenges that women in leadership roles must handle to better understand the current climate of gender roles across various industries and types of leadership. The Research Anthology on Challenges for Women in Leadership Roles discusses the role of women in positions of authority across diverse industries and businesses. By reviewing the biases, struggles, discrimination, and overall challenges of being a woman in a powerful role, women leaders can be better understood for their role in a male-dominated world. This includes topics of concern such as equal treatment, proper implementation of women’s policies, social justice activism, discrimination, and sexual harassment in the workplace, and the importance of diversity and empowerment of women in leadership positions with chapters pertaining specifically to African-American, Hispanic, Asian, and Middle Eastern women. This book is ideal for professionals, researchers, managers, executives, leaders, academicians, sociologists, policymakers, and students in fields that include humanities, social sciences, women’s studies, gender studies, business management, management science, health sciences, educational studies, and political sciences.

Women in Educational Administration

Women in Educational Administration
Author: Charol Shakeshaft
Publisher: Corwin
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1989-05
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This book was written as a response to that vast quantity of literature published on administration and adminstrators which purports to be comprehensive. A more honest description of this work might describe it as research and writing on the behavior and characteristics of male administrators. This book seeks to reconsider what we know about organizational behavior. It asks us to first lean of the world of women in schools and then to speculate upon what what would happen if took that world into account when we developed theory and practice in school administration.

The Invisible Wall

The Invisible Wall
Author: Zena I. Chapman
Publisher: VDM Publishing
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9783836417808

Although recent statistics have revealed an increase in the number of women in educational leadership positions, the number of females serving as secondary principals still lags proportionally behind the number of elementary female principals. The purpose of this mixed methods study was to explore women's perceptions of under-representation in educational administration at the secondary level. As reported by the secondary school participants, some of the major barriers preventing women from aspiring to become secondary principals included managerial and weekend responsibilities, safety or discipline concerns, and time commitments. Participants at the elementary level believed that women are underrepresented at this level because of family obligations, elementary schools becoming more of a community center, and unrealistic parent expectations. The study concludes with recommendations for changes in educational leadership programs, in addition to changes in hiring practices at the state and local levels. This book is for aspiring administrators, current administrators, human resource personnel, and university personnel.

Perceived Barriers for Female African-American Principals and Assistant Principals in Suburban School Districts

Perceived Barriers for Female African-American Principals and Assistant Principals in Suburban School Districts
Author: Yolanda A. Williams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 91
Release: 2017
Genre: African American women school principals
ISBN:

This qualitative study was developed under the lens of phenomenology and designed to contribute to the limited research about female African-American leaders. The researcher investigated the perceived barriers experienced by female African-American principals and assistant principals working in suburban districts as well as the factors, which allowed them to overcome these obstacles and remain in their positions. Seven women currently working in suburban school districts within and around the Delaware Valley section of Pennsylvania voluntarily agreed to complete all components of the research which included an online survey, open-ended questions, and participation in an interview. The results of this study indicated various barriers encountered by the participants in their current and former positions as well as in their adolescent years as students. Despite facing obstacles, these leaders were able to intentionally and unintentionally employ strategies to overcome obstacles and maintain their roles in a predominantly white school setting. The overall findings of this study will contribute significantly to research about female African-American leaders in public schools, assist with understanding the importance of creating a diverse staff in suburban school districts, and serve as a professional resource for future women of color seeking school leadership positions.

Women and Educational Leadership

Women and Educational Leadership
Author: Margaret Grogan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2010-11-11
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0470933496

This groundbreaking book presents a new way of looking at leadership that is anchored in research on women leaders in education. The authors examine how successful women in education lead and offer suggestions and ideas for developing and honing these exemplary leadership practices. Women and Educational Leadership shows how the qualities that characterize women's approaches to leadership differ from traditional approaches?whether the traditional leader is a woman or a man. The authors reveal that women leaders are more collaborative by nature and demonstrate a commitment to social justice. They tend to bring an instructional focus to leadership, include spiritual dimensions in their work, and strive for balance between the personal and professional. This important book offers a new model of leadership that shifts away from the traditional heroic notion of leadership to the collective account of leadership that focuses on leadership for a specific purpose—like social justice. The authors include illustrative examples of leaders who have brought diverse groups to work toward common ground. They also show how leadership is a way to facilitate and support the work of organizational members. The ideas and suggestions presented throughout the book can help the next generation fulfill the promise of a new tradition of leadership. Women and Educational Leadership is part of the Jossey-Bass Leadership Library in Education series.

Women Leading Education across the Continents

Women Leading Education across the Continents
Author: Elizabeth C. Reilly
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-04-08
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1475802269

Women Leading Education Across the Continents—Overcoming the Barriers is the third collection of research about and stories of women leading education on every continent in the world. Internationally recognized scholars and practitioners offer a research-based conversation and systematic collaborative inquiry in exploring the status of women in educational leadership. Their work invites global policy development highlighting women's educational leadership as a critical social justice issue. The array of topics this volume includes are gender status and educational leadership, challenges and barriers for women leaders, confronting the barriers, leading in challenging contexts, and deconstructing the discourse on gendered leadership. This compelling book offers food for the intellect and rage for the belly that impels forward the moral imperative of women leading education internationally.