An Examination of Attitudes Towards Women in Leadership Positions in Public Universities in Saudi Arabia
[Thesis]
Norah Saad Alfawzan
Saravanabhavan, Rc
Howard University
2017
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Committee members: Carter, Melanie; Erradi, Saida; Khalil, Deena; Rashid, Hakim M.; Woodson, Kamilah
Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-369-75796-5
Ed.D.
Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Howard University
2017
Despite opportunities for female leadership in the field of higher education made available through gender-segregation policies, women leaders are underrepresented in Saudi Arabia (Jamjoom & Kelly, 2013). There are obstacles that Saudi women face when seeking leadership positions in higher education, including societal attitudes on gender.
Educational leadership; Higher education
Education;Attitudes towards women in leadership;Higher education;Women leaders