Full Text Available
Note: Clicking the button above will open the full text document at the original institutional repository in a new window.
Experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship : a capabilities approach
Mini Dissertation (MEd (Education Management and Policy Studies))--University of Pretoria, 2023.
Saved in:
| Other Authors: | |
|---|---|
| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
University of Pretoria
2023
|
| Subjects: | |
| Tags: |
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
|
| _version_ | 1867613576246591488 |
|---|---|
| access_status_str | Open Access |
| author2 | Calitz, Talita |
| author_browse | Calitz, Talita |
| author_facet | Calitz, Talita |
| collection | Thesis |
| dc_rights_str_mv | © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. |
| description | Mini Dissertation (MEd (Education Management and Policy Studies))--University of Pretoria, 2023. |
| format | Thesis |
| id | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/93624 |
| institution | University of Pretoria (South Africa) |
| language | English |
| last_indexed | 2026-06-10T12:38:20.548Z |
| license_str | Other — see source repository |
| provenance_str_mv | Harvested via OAI-PMH from UPSpace — University of Pretoria Institutional Repository |
| publishDate | 2023 |
| publishDateRange | 2023 |
| publishDateSort | 2023 |
| publisher | University of Pretoria |
| publisherStr | University of Pretoria |
| record_format | dspace |
| source_str | UPSpace — University of Pretoria Institutional Repository |
| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/93624 Experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship : a capabilities approach Calitz, Talita etshakuma@gmail.com Soyombo, Moyosereoluwa Tshakuma, Engelinah Principalship promotion Discrimination Female postgraduate educators Promotion Gender equality UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG-05: Gender equality Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-05 SDG-04: Quality education Mini Dissertation (MEd (Education Management and Policy Studies))--University of Pretoria, 2023. The focus of this study was on analysing the experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking principalship promotion in Soutpansberg North Circuit, using the capability approach. The success of women into numerous areas that were traditionally known to be male-dominated, is well document, despite this, some careers continue to be generally segregated along gender lines. In the South African context, for instance, women face significant structural barriers in attaining principalship positions in education. This study was conducted using a qualitative approach, with primary data being collected through narrative interviews, from a sample of female postgraduate educators in the Soutpansberg North Circuit, Limpopo Province, selected using purposive sampling. According to the findings of the study, women are generally regarded as being incapable of effectively operating in leadership positions and this has resulted in most top management positions being occupied by men. Such barriers include - discriminatory conditions, lack of support for females, male culture dominance and a lack of commitment to address issues that affect women in the workplace. This prevailing atmosphere, however, have not prevented women from having a strong perception that they have all the capabilities and competencies required to lead organisations. The study recommended that for female-postgraduate educators who have aspirations to be promoted to leadership positions to take proactive steps to develop relevant competencies, skills, and capabilities. In addition, women need to be provided with a supportive work environment in which management takes proactive step to discourage the stereotyping of women in the workplace and promote an environment in which women are viewed as capable leaders just like their male counterparts. Furthermore, women should actively search for mentors and coaches who can assist them in improving their leadership skills and competencies, as well gain confidence to operate at higher levels in the education sector. Lastly, it is essential for women with similar backgrounds and aspirations to develop or join networks that have something to do with career preparation and advancement. Education Management and Policy Studies MEd (Education Management and Policy Studies) Unrestricted Faculty of Education SDG-04: Quality education SDG-05: Gender equality 2023-12-04T10:11:41Z 2023-12-04T10:11:41Z 2024-04 2023 Mini Dissertation * A2024 http://hdl.handle.net/2263/93624 10.25403/UPresearchdata.24458794 en © 2023 University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Principalship promotion Discrimination Female postgraduate educators Promotion Gender equality UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG-05: Gender equality Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-05 SDG-04: Quality education Experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship : a capabilities approach |
| title | Experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship : a capabilities approach |
| title_full | Experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship : a capabilities approach |
| title_fullStr | Experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship : a capabilities approach |
| title_full_unstemmed | Experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship : a capabilities approach |
| title_short | Experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship : a capabilities approach |
| title_sort | experiences of female postgraduate educators in seeking promotion to principalship a capabilities approach |
| topic | Principalship promotion Discrimination Female postgraduate educators Promotion Gender equality UCTD Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) SDG-05: Gender equality Education theses SDG-04 Education theses SDG-05 SDG-04: Quality education |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/93624 |