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Georgiadou, Elli; Abu-Hassan, Norihan; Siakas, Kerstin Viola; Wang, Xueming; Ross, Margaret; Anandan, Prem Anand – Multicultural Education & Technology Journal, 2009
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to consider the under-representation of women in computing, information technology (IT) and information systems in most Western countries. This under-representation can only be detrimental to society. Design/methodology/approach: The authors discuss recently published studies on the under-representation of…
Descriptors: Females, Career Choice, Case Studies, Cross Cultural Studies
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Kaparou, Maria; Bush, Tony – Compare: A Journal of Comparative Education, 2007
This paper examines the career progress of female principals in Greek secondary schools and the under-representation of women in management positions. Drawing on in-depth interviews with six women principals in Athens, the paper considers the factors affecting women's participation in school management. The findings demonstrate that women are…
Descriptors: Gender Bias, Foreign Countries, Sex Stereotypes, Females