Abstract

The purpose of this research is to investigate women representation in higher education leadership in Egypt. Currently, the representation of women in leadership roles in higher education is not proportionate to the percentage of women in Egypt, or even to the percentage of women employed in education. The importance of this topic arises from the implications of gender inequality. This research explores the perceptions of women in higher education regarding the social and cultural barriers that hinder their advancement to leadership positions. The discussion is in light of the social dominance theory and the cultural and social issues that stand as barriers between women and equal opportunity. It looks at concepts such as glass ceiling, statistical discrimination, preferential male treatment, gender stereotypes, and socially imposed gender roles. The study interviewed 12 women administrators assuming middle management positions at a private higher education institute in Egypt. The interviews showed policy, individual, behavioral and societal bias that disadvantage women.

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Department

Educational Studies Department

Degree Name

MA in Educational Leadership

Graduation Date

Winter 1-31-2026

Submission Date

6-10-2024

First Advisor

Ibrahim Karkouti

Committee Member 1

Ibrahim Karkouti

Committee Member 2

Heba El Deghaidy

Committee Member 3

Daira Mizza

Extent

64 p.

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval

Approval has been obtained for this item

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