Women Deans
Subtitle: Patterns of Power
Publisher: University Press of America
Published: March 28, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9780761836759
Subjects: Organization & management of education; Leadership; Education / Leadership; Education; Education / Teaching; Case studies; Sex differences in education; United States; Women deans (Education)
Description: "The purpose of Professor Isaac's study is to determine how five women leaders from male-dominated colleges and five from female-dominated fields achieved and maintained their roles. Specifically, Professor Isaac interviewed these women to examine their definitions of 'leadership.' The term 'leadership' metaphorically embodies a gendered division of labor where institutions are dominated by masculine structures. This research provides a better understanding of the local context of societal relationships, as men do not simply oppress women, but women can negotiate power and become leaders" (from back cover).