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Gender Issues In Leadership

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Do gender issues affect the leadership styles of management of DLSHCC?
Throughout history the greatest dividing question between man and women is the issue of gender equality. Periods where women were considered intellectually superior and the leaders of their people were followed by times where women were oppressed and denied certain rights. Sexism and gender discrimination is an issue that filters through from the highest echelons of society to the smallest of organizations. The question at hand is whether the newest generation of leaders will subscribe to the outdated way of thinking; man/women or whether they will subscribe to an evolved way of thinking; leader/follower. Do the leaders of De La Salle Holy Cross College …show more content…

In Through the Labyrinth by Alice Eagly and Linda Carli they study why women's paths to power remain difficult to navigate. It is a very practical book that addresses critical questions about women and becoming leaders, stereotypes and prejudice. The book is based on scientific research from psychology, economics, sociology, political science and management. This book evaluates whether restrictions on women are present and when they are, what we can do to eliminate them. The major themes that run through the book are women’s access to leadership and the barriers that impede their way up the ladder and the barriers women face because leadership has so long been associated with men and male attributes. It also touches on how this book should be used in student leadership programs and as self-reflection piece. It provides graphs and statistics, which can be used to draw conclusions …show more content…

The majority answered no.
Graph 10: The above graph shows all the different issues the participants mentioned were at play in DLSHCC. A lot of the answers overlapped in the questionnaires as several people said the same thing. 5 out of the 15 participants said there were no issues present, but 10 said there were and as shown above listed altogether nine different issues.
Graph 11:
Possible issues and effects

The above diagram shows all the possible issues and effects gender issues would cause in DLSHCC. The pie chart alongside shows 8 participants said there were issues that affected them, 6 said that there are no issues and 1 participant didn’t answer the question

Interview questions
With the principal and deputy principals of De La Salle Holy Cross College (DLSHCC)
1. Do you feel your gender affects your leadership style?
2. What type of leadership style do you take on?
The Pacesetting Leader - "Do as I do",
The Authoritative Leader - "Come with

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