Date of Award
2006
Document Type
Thesis
Publisher
Edith Cowan University
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
School
School of International, Cultural And Community Studies
Faculty
Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences
First Supervisor
Dr Margaret Sims
Abstract
The research problem is to investigate the obstacles of women seeking the principalship in public education; and also to explore major changes of different obstacles to women's principalship because women's roles have changed over time. Different obstacles in women's pathway to principalship are: low self-image; lack of encouragement; myths about women's work; sex stereotyping; lack of aspiration; role conflict; low self-esteem; family responsibilities; lack of mobility; and hiring and promoting practices. The research questions are: 1. what are the barriers for women who did not obtain a principalship or assistant principalship. 2. what are the barriers for women who obtained principalship or assistant principalship. 3. What are the other barriers for women who did or did not obtain principalship.
Recommended Citation
Pirouznia, M. (2006). The Obstacles in Women's Pathway to Principalship. Edith Cowan University. Retrieved from https://ro.ecu.edu.au/theses/90