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African Women in Leadership: Lessons From the LEAD Research Project

African Women in Leadership: Lessons From the LEAD Research Project
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Author(s): Terri R. Lituchy (CETYS Universidad, Mexico), Bella L. Galperin (University of Tampa, USA), Lemayon Melyoki (University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania), Thomas Senaji (Kenya Methodist University, Kenya)and Betty Jane Punnett (University of the West Indies, Barbados)
Copyright: 2020
Pages: 29
Source title: Macro and Micro-Level Issues Surrounding Women in the Workforce: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Başak Uçanok Tan (Istanbul Bilgi University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9163-4.ch007

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Abstract

This chapter considers African women's participation in leadership and their views on effective leadership. The literature suggests that African women remain underrepresented in leadership roles, although participation rates are increasing. African women are well represented as entrepreneurs, in the less profitable informal sector, and are increasingly found in political spheres. The LEAD research shows men and women holding similar views regarding effective leadership. Preliminary results suggest that traditional views about leadership, which held women back, may be changing. This is a positive development, as society will benefit from the leadership skills of women. Efforts by African governments to mandate percentages of women in leadership positions may have an effect on government as well as business. Africa, however, is a large continent with parts of its population residing in rural areas where traditions continue. Consequently, more research is needed to understand developments regarding the involvement of women in leadership to inform policy and influence practice.

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