CHALLENGES FACING FEMALE ADMINISTRATORS IN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE ACCRA METROPOLIS
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ABSTRACT
The study was to find out the challenges confronting women in educational administration in the country, particularly in the Greater Accra Region, where a sizeable number of them are found.
It sought to investigate whether (i) female administrators in education are discriminated against, (ii) how they do manage their career and families and (iii) whether there are any effective support services provided for them to enhance their effectiveness, among others.
The study was necessary due to the high level of concern for the issue of women in leadership positions, in recent times, in all fields, including education interviews, questionnaires and examination of official documents were used as the main instrument to collect data. Data was then subjected to both quantitative and non-quantitative analysis. One finding is that women face a myriad of challenges in managing schools that are entrusted to them.
Among such challenges are abject discriminations based on traditional norms and practices or gender/stereotyped roles for women continue to militate against female administrators in education.
It was recommended that gender advocacy groups such as churches and statutory bodies carry out seminars, workshops and other public awareness, campaigns to help eliminate the discrimination against women. Also special support mechanisms should be put in place to cushion women in leadership positions especially in education to enhance their effectiveness; this can be done in areas, such as provision of accommodation around duty point and provision of in-service training among others.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pages
DECLARATION ii
ABSTRACT iii
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS iv
DEDICATION v
LIST OF TABLES ix
CHAPTER
ONE: INTRODUCTION 1
Background to the Study 1
Statement of the Problem 6
Purpose of the Study 7
Research Questions 8
Significance of the Study 8
Delimitation 9 Limitations 9
Definition of Terms 10
Organization of the Study 11
TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 12
Introduction 12
Discrimination against Female Administrators 12
Female Administrators Management of both Family and Career 15
Female Administrators and Role Conflicts 16
Female Administrators and Support Services 17
Female Administrators, Leadership Qualities and Styles 19
Leadership Concept 19
Leadership Qualities 21
Leadership Styles 23
The Expected Roles of the Head by Ghana Education 27
Service (GES)
THREE: METHODOLOGY 30
Introduction 30
Research Design 30
Population 32
Sample and Sampling Procedure 32
Development of the Instruments 34
Interview Guide for Female Administrators 34
Questionnaire for Assistants Female Administrators 35
Pre-Testing of Research Instruments 35
Procedure for Data Collection 36
Data Analysis Plan 37
FOUR: RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 39
The Results 39
FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS 69
Summary of the study 69
Design of the Study 70
Summary of Research Findings 71
Discriminations against Female Heads or Headmistresses 71
Female Administrators Management of both
Family and Career 71
Female Administrators and Support Services 72
Female Administrators and Role Conflicts 73
Female Administrators, Leadership Qualities and Styles 74
Conclusions 74
Recommendations 75
Suggestions for Further Studies 77
REFERENCES 79
APPENDICES
A Interview Guide for Female Administrators 88
B Questionnaire for Assistant Female Administrators 93
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