FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO GENDER DISPARITIES IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: EVIDENCE FROM SOME SELECTED HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN TANZANIA

Gender, Inequality, Leadership positions, Higher learning Institutions, Usage of Information, Access to information

Authors

  • Grace Jeremiah Mushi COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION (CBE)
  • Jane Wilson Massi COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION (CBE)
  • Roby Mwema COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION (CBE)
  • Mzomwe Yahya Mazana COLLEGE OF BUSINESS EDUCATION (CBE)

Abstract

The role of women in the development of nations has continued to gain its attention all over the world. That is why,
issues concerning with gender disparities are often addressed. In Tanzania, gender inequality, especially the dominance
of men is well reflected in leadership positions in higher learning institutions. This study, therefore, investigated factors
contributing to gender disparities in leadership and managerial positions in the selected higher learning institutions in
Tanzania. The study employed a mixed method and design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative techniques. Data
were collected through structured questionnaires and interview. Quantitative data were analysed through descriptive
statistics and qualitative data through thematic analysis. The study revealed that family commitment, patriarchy culture,
motherhood and men tending to be decision makers contribute to gender disparity in leadership positions in higher
learning institutions. The study is significant to women because it addresses the factors that are pushing them back from
holding leadership positions and their solutions. Also it is significant to policy makers because it will direct them
towards making policies that touch gender inclusion in all levels as well as institutions to improve their efforts towards
woman empowerment at working place.

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Published

2021-08-16

How to Cite

Mushi, G. J., Massi, J. W., Mwema, R., & Mazana, M. Y. (2021). FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO GENDER DISPARITIES IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS: EVIDENCE FROM SOME SELECTED HIGHER LEARNING INSTITUTIONS IN TANZANIA: Gender, Inequality, Leadership positions, Higher learning Institutions, Usage of Information, Access to information. Business Education Journal, 7(2). Retrieved from https://bej.cbe.ac.tz/index.php/bej/article/view/291

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Social Sciences