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Is Androcentric Bias in the Educational Workplace on the Wane? Perplexing Findings.

Authors :
Newton, Rose Mary
Zeitoun, Peter
Source :
Journal of School Leadership. Jul 2003 13(4):385-404.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

Examines teacher reactions to job descriptions depicting attributes of the principalship assumed to attract more females to administrative positions, attributes such as collaborative leadership style. Finds that regardless of attributes depicted, males were significantly more attracted to the principalship than females. (Contains 50 references.) (PKP)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1052-6846
Volume :
13
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Journal of School Leadership
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ671387
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research