Women in Leadership

Paper Summary:

In this article, the writer notes that fifty years ago, women were almost entirely excluded from leadership roles and today, however, the profile of women leaders has increased profoundly. The writer points out that despite the success of women in many leadership positions, many argue that women are not fairly represented in higher profile leadership positions. The writer looks at women in leadership roles around the world and attitudes underlying the current status of women in leadership roles. Further, the writer looks at the future for women in leadership roles. The writer concludes that as women continue to take on leadership positions that are traditionally associated with masculine qualities, the public perception of these positions will change.

Outline:
Current Status of Women in Leadership Roles
Women in Leadership Roles Around the World
Attitudes Underlying the Current Status of Women in Leadership Roles
The Future of Women in Leadership Roles

From the Paper:

"Recently, Hillary Rodham Clinton's run for the leadership of the Democratic Party has brought the issue of women in high profile leadership positions to the forefront of discussion. Clinton is likely most famous for her tenure as first lady to President Bill Clinton, although she is becoming increasingly well known without this primary association to her male partner.
"Women like Fiorina, Whitman, Jung and Clinton are so notable simply because they are so unusual. This says an enormous amount about the reality of women in high-profile leadership roles in North America today. It would be virtually impossible to single out male leaders in high-profile roles in quite the same way."

Sample of Sources Used:

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• Lips, Hilary M. Women and Leadership: The Delicate Balancing Act. (2007). Radford University. Accessed May 27, 2008. http://www.womensmedia.com/new/Lips-Hilary- Women-as-Leaders.shtml
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