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Author(s): | Al-Rawahi, Maryam Waheed |
Advisor: | O’Neill, Alexandra |
Date: | 19-Mar-2024 |
Title: | Unveiling the cultural dynamics of women's leadership aspirations: A comparative study between western and eastern societies |
Reference: | Al-Rawahi, M. W. (2024). Unveiling the cultural dynamics of women's leadership aspirations: A comparative study between western and eastern societies [Dissertação de mestrado, Iscte - Instituto Universitário de Lisboa]. Repositório Iscte. http://hdl.handle.net/10071/31410 |
Keywords: | Leadership Cultura ocidental -- Western culture Cultura oriental -- Oriental culture Women Liderança Mulher |
Abstract: | The gender gap in the workplace and more so at the leadership level is a global challenge
believed to be rooted in our culture. Where women are seen as the caretakers and not the providers,
and leadership is associated with masculine characters. The level of cultural expectations of
women varies globally; however, it is evident that it persists to this date. Women face barriers that
hinder them from progressing to leadership positions. However, are cultural expectations of
women different in the East from the West? Does this hinder women from ascending to leadership
roles differently? A survey was conducted on working women across the East and West to address
the question, utilizing it as primary research data. The secondary data was from various available
literature reviews and similar studies conducted on the subject. A discussion was developed on the
data, and a comparison was analyzed to draw a sound understanding of the topic. The survey results
did not align completely with the established literature, concluding that biological and historical
responsibilities largely influence cultural expectations across the globe and hinder women from
becoming leaders. However, it mirrored to a certain extent that the West is more advanced than
the East in its policy and acceptance of women emerging as leaders. It is recommended to start
with hiring more females in the workplace and, more importantly, a fair practice. Opportunities
and policies such as working remotely and flexible working hours can increase the number of
women in leadership positions. A disparidade de gênero no ambiente de trabalho, especialmente em cargos de liderança, é um desafio global enraizado na cultura. As mulheres são frequentemente vistas como cuidadoras, não provedoras, enquanto a liderança é associada a características masculinas. As expectativas culturais em relação às mulheres variam globalmente, persistindo até hoje. Mulheres enfrentam obstáculos que as impedem de alcançar cargos de liderança. Serão as expectativas culturais diferentes no Oriente em comparação com o Ocidente? Isso afeta a ascensão das mulheres a cargos de liderança de maneira distinta? Para responder, uma pesquisa com mulheres no Oriente e no Ocidente foi realizada, usando-a como principal fonte de dados, com secundários provenientes de revisões de literatura e estudos similares. Os resultados não se alinharam totalmente com a literatura estabelecida, concluindo que responsabilidades biológicas e históricas influenciam as expectativas culturais, impedindo as mulheres de se tornarem líderes. Refletiu, em certa medida, que o Ocidente está mais avançado em políticas e aceitação de mulheres líderes. Recomenda-se aumentar a contratação justa de mulheres no ambiente de trabalho, com oportunidades como trabalho remoto e horários flexíveis para impulsionar a presença feminina em cargos de liderança. |
Department: | Departamento de Marketing, Operações e Gestão Geral |
Degree: | Mestrado em Gestão Aplicada |
Peerreviewed: | yes |
Access type: | Open Access |
Appears in Collections: | T&D-DM - Dissertações de mestrado |
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