Few Women in School Administration: Some Explanations

Authors

  • Mary Nixon University of Alberta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11575/jet.v21i2.44194

Abstract

Frequently, explanations for the small number of women administrators are based on the belief that we know the nature of the problem (i.e., disparity in numbers). An alternative explanation would suggest that disparity in numbers is not the problem but is symptomatic of a larger one the androcentrism embedded in administrative roles, i.e., role discrimination. This concept in conjunction with access discrimination and treatment discrimination may answer the question, "Why are there so few women in school administration?" 

Published

2018-05-16

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