Women's Leadership in African Education / edited by Ntombikayise Nkosi, Mncedisi Christian Maphalala.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Nkosi, Ntombikayise.

Contributor:

Maphalala, Mncedisi Christian.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

School management and organization.

Sex.

Education, Higher.

Inclusive education.

Teachers--Training of.

Teachers.

Organization and Leadership.

Gender Studies.

Higher Education.

Inclusive Education.

Teaching and Teacher Education.

Local Subjects:

Organization and Leadership.

Gender Studies.

Higher Education.

Inclusive Education.

Teaching and Teacher Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (407 pages)

Edition:

1st ed. 2025.

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan, 2025.

Summary:

This edited volume explores the complexities, challenges, and triumphs of women's leadership in educational settings - from historical margins to contemporary influence. This theme encompasses the book's focus on the historical journey and the present realities of women in educational leadership. It highlights their resilience, strategies for overcoming barriers and contributions to various aspects of education. It also reflects the enlightening discussion of diverse perspectives and challenges across the chapters, including gender parity, crisis leadership, and women's role in specific educational contexts. This book adopts a comprehensive approach to examining women's educational leadership, arousing readers’ interest. It combines historical perspectives with contemporary challenges to offer a multidimensional, engaging, and enlightening view. Ntombikayise Nkosi is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Foundations at the University of South Africa. Mncedisi Christian Maphalala is Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies at the University of South Africa. .

Contents:

Chapter 1: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Women in School Leadership: From Margins to Mainstream

Chapter 2: Women in School Leadership: Their Strategies for Success

Chapter 3: Women in School Leadership: Unpacking the Enablers and Overcoming the Constraints

Chapter 4: Shattering the Glass Ceiling: Strategies and Policy Recommendations for Achieving Gender Parity in Educational Leadership

Chapter 5: Redefining Leadership: Overcoming Gender Barriers in School Leadership and Management

Chapter 6: Examining the Efficacy of Gender Equity Initiatives and Programmes

Chapter 7: The Reflections of Women in School Leadership

Chapter 8: Women's Experiences in School Leadership Positions

Chapter 9: Heads, Hearts, and Hands: Leadership Experiences of Female Departmental Heads in the South African Basic Education System

Chapter 10: Servant Leadership and the Need for Gender Sensitivity in Educational Leadership in South Africa’s Higher Education Institutions: A Gendered Perspective

Chapter 11: Women’s Under-Representation as a Conundrum in Top Educational Leadership Positions in South Africa’s Higher Education Institutions: A Feminist Perspective

Chapter 12: Women’s Leadership in Climate Change Education

Chapter 13: Kidnapped at the School Gate: Experiences and Perceptions of Women in School Leadership and Management in KwaZulu-Natal

Chapter 14: Work–life Balance and Women's Leadership in Education

Chapter 15: Leadership and Sustainable Inclusive Education in the Higher Education Space: Can Women Make a Difference?

Chapter 16: The Marginalisation of Female Leaders in Schools Led by Male Principals

Chapter 17: Managing Self and Leading Others: The Complex Identities of Women Managers in Higher Education Spaces

Chapter 18: Resilience, Determination, and Innovation in Women's Educational Leadership.

ISBN:

3-031-90038-3