Gender Egalitarianism
The findings for "gender egalitarianism" also are significant because it is one of the predictors of the most widely admired characteristic of successful leaders. Gender egalitarianism is "the degree to which a collective minimizes gender inequality" (House et al, 2004p. 30). The characteristics of societies that have high and low gender egalitarianism (based on House et al, 2004, Table 14.2, p. 359).
HIGH GENDER EGALITARIANISM societies have characteristics such as...- More women in positions of authority.
- Less occupational sex segregation.
- Similar levels of educational attainment for males and females.
- Afford women a greater decision-making role in community affairs.
LOW GENDER EGALITARIANISM societies have characteristics such as...
- Fewer women in positions of authority.
- More occupational sex segregation.
- A lower level of female educational attainment, compared to that of males.
- Afford women little or no decision-making role in community affairs.
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Source for this text: Cornelius N. Grove (2005). Introduction to the GLOBE Research Project on Leadership Worldwide. http://www.grovewell.com/pub-GLOBE-intro.html Cornelius N. Grove (2005). Worldwide Differences in Business Values and Practices: Overview of GLOBE Research Findings. http://www.grovewell.com/pub-GLOBE-dimensions.html |
Activity
Please read more about Gender Egalitarianism and Application to Leadership from the article: Cornelius N. Grove (2005). Worldwide Differences in Business Values and Practices: Overview of GLOBE Research Findings. http://www.grovewell.com/pub-GLOBE-dimensions.html. Make notes to your course diary.
Sirje Virkus, Tallinn University, 2009