Women and leadership

Description:

This book examines women's access to leadership roles and how these roles are perceived in society. It represents one of the first scholarly examinations of the burgeoning field of leadership. Using real-life examples and case studies of prominent women, Dr. Klenke explores the complex interactions between gender, leadership, and culture. Topics include the changing conceptions of leadership, women leaders in history, contemporary leadership theories, barriers to women's leadership, and women leaders worldwide. This volume is of primary interest to educators and students involved in women's studies programs as well as in courses in gender and leadership.

subjects: Social conditions,  Women civic leaders,  Leadership,  Sex role,  Women,  Political Process,  Leiderschap,  Vrouwen,  Prejudice,  POLITICAL SCIENCE,  Gender Identity,  Feminism,  Women, social conditions