Leadership and Gender, women management: the social realist analytical theoretical view point

G N Shava, G T Chasara, F N Tlou and E Mathonsi
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G N Shava: National University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology Education, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
G T Chasara: National University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology Education, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
F N Tlou: National University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology Education, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
E Mathonsi: National Universities of Science and Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2021, vol. 5, issue 5, 94-101

Abstract: The study leadership from a gender perspective in a rural context in Zimbabwe. The study investigated the challenges faced by female school heads because of their gender in one rural district. Grounded in the qualitative paradigm and using the social realist theoretical analytical framework, a thematic approach was used in analysing qualitative data gathered through semi-structured interviews with ten female school heads. Findings from the study showed that female school heads were not perceived as incompetent and unable by male colleagues only, but also by female staff colleagues as a result of an entrenched culture of male dominance. Among the challenges faced by female principals included: negative attitude from some parents and teachers undermined because of their gender and lack of confidence. The study recommends the mounting of gender awareness workshops with both parents and teachers to sensitive them on gender equity issues. In addition the study calls for mentoring and networking workshops, in service training opportunities and role modelling to be given to female teachers who aspire to, and have potential in leadership so that these female teachers can feel empowered and see that they have the potential executing leadership roles.

Date: 2021
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