LDSH 826 - GENDER ISSUES IN LEADERSHIP

3 Credit Hour(s)
Special emphasis is placed on exploring the often paradoxical ways in which dominant cultural ideas about gender and leadership impact the possibilities for women to assume positions of influence. Theoretically, we will draw upon debates in gender and leadership studies. These theoretical perspectives are complemented by a strong empirical orientation, investigating manifestations of gender and leadership on an individual, organizational, and societal level. We also explore media and popular culture representations of women who strive for influential and visible posts in society (e.g. during the past United States presidential election). Three graduate hours of lecture or equivalent.