Experiences of women in management positions in selected secondary schools in Lusaka district, Zambia.
Date
2024
Authors
Chibvembe, Dorothy
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The University of Zambia
Abstract
The study sought to explore the experiences of women in management positions, and to examine the hindrances that these women leaders encounter. Using a qualitative strategy and an interpretive case study research design, 35 women in school management positions were
purposefully sampled from the research field comprising of 7 secondary schools located in Lusaka District. The Semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions were utilized as tools to gather data. Findings revealed that women administrators have hidden talents and competencies, as they perform in an ethical manner using different leadership styles. Yet, as shown in the results, women administrators experienced a number of challenges and hurdles that stood in their pathways or occurred when performing their leadership roles. The current study advocates getting rid of unnecessary and harmful prejudices that prevent women from moving up in order to allow them to express their inner potential. Besides, this study suggests a critical way of thinking with a view to promoting women in educational management positions. There is need to empower women not only by bridging the gap that exists between men and women, but also for the welfare of students because every schoolchild, regardless his or her family background has the right to succeed in his or her learning process according to the principle of equity, universally recognized.
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Thesis of Master of Education in Education Administration and Management.