The Role Of Women's Leadership In Higher Education Institutions: Challenges Of Marginalization And Empowerment Strategies

Abstract

This study aimed to explore the role of women’s leadership in promoting inclusivity and gender equality in higher education institutions, while identifying the challenges women face in assuming leadership positions at universities. It also evaluated current policies in higher education institutions related to women's empowerment and examined the role that organizational culture plays in marginalizing women. Additionally, the study sought to propose solutions to change this culture.

To achieve this, the study relied on analyzing previous research and various theories explaining women's leadership, following a descriptive analytical method. The findings suggest that achieving these goals requires continuous efforts to change organizational structures and adopt effective empowerment policies. By doing so, higher education institutions can contribute to creating more equitable and diverse learning environments that benefit from the expertise of all members of the academic community without discrimination or marginalization.