Women and leadership : journey toward equity / Lisa DeFrank-Cole, Sherylle J. Tan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DeFrank-Cole, Lisa, author.

Tan, Sherylle J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Women executives.

Leadership in women.

Physical Description:

xxvi, 344 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Sage Publications, Inc, [2022]

Contents:

Machine generated contents note: ch. 1 Why Study Women and Leadership?

Introduction

Which Women? Differentiating for Clarity

Defining Leadership, Followership, and Context

Theoretical Perspectives

Why Women are Needed as Leaders

Four Domains of Leadership and Gender Framework

Summary

Discussion Questions

Leadership in Practice: The Power of Your Own Story

Key Terms

SECTION I FOUNDATIONS

ch. 2 Historical Context

Historic Themes That Inhibit Opportunities for Women's Leadership

Laws and Policies

The Fight for Women's Right to Vote

Impact of Race

Access to Education

Access to Financial Resources

Social Conventions for Women

Access to Birth Control

Influence of Religious Teachings

Elements That Enhanced Opportunities for Women's Leadership

First Wave of Feminism

Organizing Against Slavery

Organizing for the Right to Vote

Second Wave of Feminism

Third Wave of Feminism

Leadership in Practice: Taking Historical Context Into Account

ch. 3 Social Context

The Social Construction of Gender

Social Influences Defining Gender

Intersectionality and Gender Roles

Changes in Gender Roles over Time

Gender Development Theories and Perspectives

Social Learning Theory

Gender Schema Theory

Social Role Theory

Social Construction of Gender

Gender Identity

Impact of Gender on the Perceptions of Leaders

The Social Influence of Media on Women and Girls

Representation of Women in the Media

Stereotypical Images of Women Leaders

The Effect of Counterstereotypes

Women in the Media Industry

News and Media Coverage of Women Leaders

Leadership in Practice: Taking Social Context Into Account

ch. 4 Relevant Leadership Approaches and Theories

A Brief Overview of the Evolution of Leadership Theories

Trait Approach

Behavioral School

Autocratic Leadership Style

Democratic Leadership Style

Laissez-Faire Leadership Style

Contingency Theories

Modern Relational-Based Leadership Theories and Approaches

Transactional and Transformational Leadership

Servant Leadership

Connective Leadership Model

Collective Leadership

Followership

The Power of Followership

Leader-Follower Cycle

Leadership in Practice: Leaders in the Making

ch. 5 Gender Differences in Norms, Styles, and Effectiveness

Sex Differences

Biological Essentialism

Cultural and Social Differences

Evolutionary Psychology Perspective

Social Psychology Perspective

Leadership Differences Between Women and Men

Women and Leadership Across Sectors

The Private Sector: Corporate and Business

The Public Sector: Government and Politics

The Social Sector: Nonprofit and Social Entrepreneurship

The Four Domains of Leadership and Gender (Four Domains Framework) Revisited

Leadership in Practice: Portrait of a Leader

SECTION II BARRIERS AND CHALLENGES

ch. 6 Implications of Stereotypes and Bias

Defining Stereotypes

Beliefs About Gender

Beliefs About Leadership

The Discord Between Gender and Leadership Role Expectations

Think Leader-Think Male Paradigm

Role Congruity Theory

Lack of Fit Model

Gender Bias

Second-Generation Gender Bias

Lack of Role Models for Women

Gendered Career Paths and Work

Lack of Access to Networks and Sponsors

Double-Binds

Gender Bias Patterns in the Workplace

Stereotype Threat

Buffers Against Stereotype Threat

Leadership in Practice: Gender Bias Patterns

ch. 7 Consequences of and Solutions for Inequality and Discrimination

Defining Inequality and Discrimination

Naming the Barriers to Leadership

Perspectives on Barriers and Obstacles

Constraints

Recruitment Bias

Promotion Barriers

Hostility

Microaggressions

Sexual Harassment

Queen Bee Syndrome

Salary Inequity: The Gender Wage Gap

Motherhood Penalty and Fatherhood Premium

Overwork and the Gender Wage Gap

Promoting Gender Equity

Leadership in Practice: Bridging the Pay Gap

ch. 8 Work, Family, and Life Responsibilities

Understanding the Demographics of the Workplace and the Family

Shifts in the Workplace

Shifts in the Family

Domestic Responsibilities and the Division of Labor

Household Responsibilities

Caregiving and Family Responsibilities

Childcare

Elder Care

Work-Family Conflict

Work-Life Practices and Policies

Flexible Work Arrangements

Family Leave

Usage of Work-Life Practices and Policies

Leadership in Practice: Wheel of Life

ch. 9 Global and Cross-Cultural Leadership

Defining Global Leadership

Contextual Elements: Complexities

Relational Element: Flow

Spatial-Temporal Element: Presence

Women as Global Leaders

Perceptions of Women in Global Leadership

Models and Competencies of Global Leaders

Dimensions of Global Framework

The Pyramid Model of Global Leadership

Cross-Cultural Understanding

Hofstede Model of National Culture

The Global Leadership and Organizational Behavior Effectiveness (GLOBE) Studies

Revisiting the Four Domains Framework

Leadership in Practice: Understanding Culture

SECTION III SUPPORTS AND SOLUTIONS

ch. 10 Developing Leader Identity and Leadership Capacities

Leader Identity

Identity Theory

Social Identity Theory

Social Construction of Identity Theories

Integrated Capacious Model (ICM) of Leadership Identities Construction

Women's Leader Identity Development

Motivators to Lead

Finding Purpose

Impostor Syndrome

Overcoming Impostor Syndrome

Developing Personal Leadership Capacities

Psychological Capital

Growth Mindset

Leadership in Practice: Woman Leader Interview

ch. 11 Navigating the Labyrinth

Career Trajectories

Nonlinear Career Paths

Protean Career Orientation

Kaleidoscope Career Model (KCM)

M-Shaped Career Curve

Women's Leadership Development Programs

Building Relationships to Support Leadership

Professional Networks

Mentorship

Sponsorship

Interpersonal Skills to Enhance Influence

Effective Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Leadership in Practice: Reinvent your Network

ch. 12 Invisible Systems and Creating Structural Change

Applying Liberatory and Critical Lenses to Leadership

Liberatory Education

Critical Perspectives on Leadership

Invisible Systems and Structures

Organizational Cultures and Policies

Organizational Cultures

Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

Incentives to Close the Gender Gap

The Business Case

Women as Entrepreneurs: Creating Diversity

Leadership in Practice: Identifying Invisible Systems

ch. 13 Movement Toward Equity

Social Movements

Engaging Men in Gender Equity Work

Men and Masculinity

Organizations Promoting Gender Equity

Men Advocates and Allies

The Rise of Women Leaders: Shifts in Gender Stereotypes

Public Policies for Gender Equity

Public Policy for Civil Rights

Public Policy for Economic Security

Public Policy for Climate Solutions

Improving the State of Women in Leadership

Leadership in Practice: Taking Action for Gender Equity

Key Terms.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1544361475

9781544361475

OCLC:

1199128533

Publisher Number:

99987130003