Why Women Are Not Leading or Left Behind

2021 ◽  
pp. 107-124
Author(s):  
Grace Kinyanjui
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Glass Ceiling ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Women And Leadership ◽  
Left Behind ◽  
Gender Perceptions ◽  
The Status ◽  
Status Of Women

Men greatly outnumber women in leadership positions. Women are much less likely than men to be considered leaders. The status of women and leadership has been a quiet subject that is barely pronounced consciously. This is attributable to the various levels of discrimination, barriers, and biases that the society has towards women. The glass ceiling phenomenon is a great indicator and an illustrator of the fact that women have got what it takes to lead at the top levels in various spheres, but this has been curtailed by the various manifestations of the glass ceiling. Various scholars have demonstrated the contribution of inhibitions such as human capital differences, gender differences, as well as gender perceptions and biases. This chapter explores the intricate relationship and interplay between all these factors.

Women at Leadership Positions in Bangladesh Civil Service

2021 ◽  
pp. 2031-2041
Author(s):  
Fardaus Ara
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Gender Parity ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Government ◽  
Status Of Women

This paper discusses the status of women in leadership position in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) following content analysis. This study argues that although the number of women in the class I position in the civil service has increased, their position in terms of power and influence on decision-making is still insignificant. In particular, the number of women in the leadership position in the civil service does not reflect gender parity that the government of Bangladesh is committed to achieve.

Women at Leadership Positions in Bangladesh Civil Service

2021 ◽  
pp. 836-846
Author(s):  
Fardaus Ara
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Content Analysis ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Position ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Gender Parity ◽  
The Status ◽  
The Government ◽  
Status Of Women

This paper discusses the status of women in leadership position in the Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) following content analysis. This study argues that although the number of women in the class I position in the civil service has increased, their position in terms of power and influence on decision-making is still insignificant. In particular, the number of women in the leadership position in the civil service does not reflect gender parity that the government of Bangladesh is committed to achieve.

Mentoring, Sponsorship, and Gender

2020 ◽  
pp. 198-207
Author(s):  
Karen P. Burke ◽  
Lori E. Ciccomascolo
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Professional Lives ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
College And University ◽  
Education Careers ◽  
The Status ◽  
And Gender

The lack of women in leadership roles is a systemic problem in the United States and is not unique to the field of education; however, it is important to continue to challenge the status quo and provide a path for women to achieve equality and equity in the workplace. The following chapter will identify and discuss the importance of mentoring and sponsorship so that women pursuing education careers, novice women teachers, and women college, and university faculty and staff can actively and better position themselves to move into leadership positions and/or ensure a “seat at the table” in situations where decisions are made that affect their personal and professional lives.

scholarly journals Education and Training: Advantaging the Level of Women’s Legislative Participation in Kenya

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 1463
Author(s):  
Mokua Ombati
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Education And Training ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
The Status ◽  
Legislative Representation ◽  
Equality In Education ◽  
And Training ◽  
Women Participation ◽  
Status Of Women

This study examines data on the patterns, nature and extent of women’s legislative representation in Kenya and considers the role of education in increasing their participation. The main objective is to determine the status of women within the legislative assembly since Kenya gained independence in 1963 and explore the link between legislative representation, gender, and educational level and achievement. The study attempts to answer the question: Does education and training encourage women’s legislative participation? It concludes that more gender equality in education and training increases the chances of women participation in legislative leadership positions in Kenya.

scholarly journals Report on the status of women occupying leadership roles in oncology

ESMO Open ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. e000423 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eva Hofstädter-Thalmann ◽  
Urania Dafni ◽  
Tamara Allen ◽  
Dirk Arnold ◽  
Susana Banerjee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Gap ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Management Level ◽  
R Language ◽  
Representation Of Women ◽  
Global Workforce ◽  
Minority Participation ◽  
The Status ◽  
Status Of Women

BackgroundWhile the global workforce is approaching gender parity, women occupy a small number of management level positions across most professions, including healthcare. Although the inclusion of women into the membership of many oncology societies has increased, the under-representation of women in leadership roles within international and national oncology societies remains relatively consistent. Moreover, the exact status of women participating as board members or presidents of oncology societies or as speakers at oncology congresses was undocumented to date.MethodsThe database used in this analysis was derived from data collection performed by the European Society for Medical Oncology for the years 2015–2016 and data analyses performed using the Statistical Analysis Software V.9.3 and R language for statistical computing V.3.4.0 by Frontier Science Foundation-Hellas. The literature search was performed by the authors.ResultsWe report the presence of a gender gap within oncology. Results regarding the under-representation of women occupying leadership roles in oncology show female participation as members of the board or presidents of national and international oncology societies and as invited speakers at oncology congresses remains below 50% in the majority of societies included in this analysis. Women in leadership positions of societies was associated with a higher percentage of female invited speakers at these societies’ congresses (p=0.006).ConclusionThe full contribution that can be attained from using the potential of women in leadership roles is currently under-realised. Examples of how gender and minority participation in organisations improves outcomes and creativity are provided from science, clinical practice and industry that show outcomes are greatly improved by collective participation of both men and women. Although there are programmes in place in many oncology organisations to improve this disparity, the gender gap is still there. Ongoing discussion may help to create more awareness in the effort to accelerate the advancement of women within oncology.

THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 4-15
Author(s):  
Feruza R. Davronova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Gender Differences ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Political Activity ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
The Status ◽  
Personal Qualities ◽  
Index Terms ◽  
Traditional Image ◽  
Status Of Women

This article discusses the socio-political activity of women, provides a comparative analysis of modern and traditional female images. In the course of the current scientific and technological revolution, we see that women are becoming the subject of active reforms. The traditional image of a woman is transformed before our eyes in different shapes and forms, acquiring new traits and features. Gender differences in leadership, sexual socialization, gender stereotypes, personal qualities of male and female leaders, managerial characteristics, and the creation of a socio-psychological image of a modern female leader require research in a number of social sciences. The article examines the reforms carried out in our country and around the world in order to achieve equals their socio-political activity in the management of the state and government, as well as the teachings, scientific and practical guidance of Eastern and Western scientists. Index Terms: governance, politics, political activity, gender equality, gender stereotypes, gender differences, leadership, quotas, personal qualities and characteristics

Women and Leadership

2017 ◽  
pp. 538-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amalia R. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Gender Quotas ◽  
Corporate Boards ◽  
Female Representation ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Corporate Leadership ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Women And Leadership ◽  
Policy Interventions

Despite decades of progress relative to men in work and schooling, women remain severely underrepresented among top corporate and political leaders. This chapter discusses the current status and recent progress of women in leadership positions, with a focus on the realm of corporate leadership. The effects of different public policy interventions aimed at increasing female representation are assessed, and particular attention is paid to gender quotas for corporate boards and to the question of spillover benefits from female leaders to other women. The effects of gender quotas in politics are also discussed and compared with those of gender board quotas.

Missing women in the boardrooms: across the board

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 4-6
Author(s):  
Shashi Kartikeyan ◽  
Shabnam Priyadarshini
Keyword(s):  
Relevant Information ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Western World ◽  
Legal Compliance ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Representation Of Women ◽  
The World ◽  
The Status ◽  
Legislative Changes

Purpose This paper aims to highlight the under-representation of women in leadership positions across the world. Design/methodology/approach The authors add their unbiased views in presenting the most relevant information found in literature. Findings The paper examines the representation of women in the leadership positions such as board members and/or CEOs/top executives in the corporate world across the globe to understand the new developments that may be changing the status quo. This is a review of legislative changes on bringing parity in boardrooms and its impacts in certain countries where such changes are already implemented. The changes implemented through quotas, penalties, and incentives for including women in boardrooms in certain countries in Europe, Australia, Canada, India, and Kenya show that finally the absence of women in boardrooms has been noticed. The countries are moving towards legal compliance; however, there is still a dearth of women CEOs around the world. Practical implications The paper points toward the fact that the interventions that have happened are late and have failed capable women who could have reached their full professional potential in the western world. Also, taking a cue, the rest of the world can impose sufficient and timely legislative change to leapfrog to a gender equal society at every level, including at the top. Originality/value The paper compiles the most significant facts and figures and presents them in a very concise manner for any busy executive or researcher thus saving hours of reading time.

Women in Leadership

2017 ◽  
pp. 707-717
Author(s):  
Nadine L. Leblanc
Keyword(s):  
Glass Ceiling ◽  
Contemporary Literature ◽  
Current Trend ◽  
The United States ◽  
Women In Leadership ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Advanced Degrees ◽  
Women In Academia ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

Women are generally viewed favorably as a group, except when they assume roles that were previously dominated by men. We see examples in industries that demonstrate that the complex issue of a woman's qualifications is judged more harshly than those of their similarly situated male counterparts. Women face barriers to leadership positions because of the limitations placed upon gender roles in as society. This chapter discusses the barriers that have historically limited the social mobility of women, while examining the current trend where women in academia are currently obtaining advanced degrees than men which positions them to potentially challenge the glass ceiling. Historical literature will be reviewed to highlight the persistent issues resulting in a very low number of women in leadership positions in the United States. Additionally, contemporary literature will be analyzed the impact of a greater number of women in the workforce with the skills and abilities and yet lacking opportunities to crash the proverbial ‘glass ceiling.'

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