Women Executives

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The paper examines research that identifies several barriers that prevent or greatly minimize the likelihood that women can become corporate executives. The paper discusses the barriers of gender discrimination and the difficulty of women attaining a balance between work and family.

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"The article asserts that there are several barriers associated with women becoming executives. Chief amongst these obstacles is the discrimination that women face that is both intentional and unintentional (Nelson & Levesque, 2007). The intentional discrimination takes place when women are stereotyped and placed in positions that will not lead to executive management over the long term. The authors explain that gender stereotypes often have an affect upon the manner in which female employees are evaluated as it relates to such characteristics as competence and leadership skills (Nelson & Levesque, 2007)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Mitra, A. (2003). Access to Supervisory Jobs and the Gender Wage Gap among Professionals. Journal of Economic Issues, 37(4), 1023+.
• Nelson, T., & Levesque, L. L. (2007). The Status of Women in Corporate Governance in High-Growth, High-Potential Firms. Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice, 31(2), 209+.
• Sumer, H. C. (2006). Women in Management: Still Waiting to Be Full Members of the Club. Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 55, 63+.

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