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Female Leadership Capacity and Effectiveness: A Critical Analysis of the Literature on Higher Education in Saudi Arabia

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: In light of the progressive changes occurring in Saudi Arabia, developing female leadership capacity and effectiveness in the country’s higher education is vital. This literature review examines the scholarship and research on female leadership in higher education in Saudi Arabia, describes the major barriers for female leaders, and provides a critique on the available literature regarding efforts in developing and sustaining female leadership capacity and effectiveness in Saudi Arabia’s higher education. The literature review concludes by identifying major limitations and needs for research on this particular topic.

Source: International Journal of Higher Education

DOI: 10.5430/ijhe.v4n4p81

Author: Miznah O. Alomair

Institution: Chapman University

Language: English

Topic: Gender Diversity and Inequality

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1908236348

FWCI: 5.451

Cites: 45

Cited by: 43

Related to: 10