ERIC Number: EJ1448770
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Nov
Pages: 19
Abstractor: As Provided
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ISSN: ISSN-1741-1432
EISSN: EISSN-1741-1440
Systematic Review of Research on Women and Educational Leadership in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan
The purpose of this systematic review is to further our understanding of women and educational leadership knowledge production from three Chinese societies and to contribute to the development of a more diverse global knowledge base in gender and educational leadership and management. A total of 341 articles were identified from 4 electronic databases. We conducted a systematic review of 24 eligible articles that focused on women and educational leadership in Mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, utilised empirical research designs and were published in peer-reviewed English-language journals between 2000 and 2021. This review synthesised six overarching themes, including the underrepresentation of women leaders in schools and universities; barriers for women's career advancement; impact of social-cultural contexts on gender-related leadership; gender stereotypes and gender dynamics; gender-based variation in leadership behaviours; and gender equity legislation and policies. The review reveals that underrepresentation of female leaders is a pervasive problem in both schools and universities across three Chinese societies. Substantial gaps still exist between policies and practices. The study highlights systemic barriers and lack of organisational enablers for women's career advancement. The implications and directions for future studies are discussed.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Women Administrators, Females, Disproportionate Representation, Educational Administration, Elementary Secondary Education, Postsecondary Education, Barriers, Promotion (Occupational), Social Influences, Cultural Influences, Gender Bias, Sex Stereotypes, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China; Hong Kong; Taiwan
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