Mid-career dilemmas of female academics: An Indian perspective

Title

Mid-career dilemmas of female academics: An Indian perspective

Creator

Kumar J.; Nayar A.; Sundaram D.; Nair A.S.

Description

Historically, many studies have shown discrimination, bias, and barriers for women entering leadership roles in Indian institutions of higher education. The objective of the present .study is to understand the mid-career dilemma of Indian women leaders based on their personal experiences. The study follows a phenomenological approach. The phenomenological approach as a qualitative research methodology provides for analysing the subjective experiences of individuals and their interpretations of these experiences. Data for the study were collected using a structured questionnaire. The study aggregates the views of women leaders and understands the challenges they face in pursuing their careers and maintaining their leadership roles. The study explored the transitions experienced by women through the ages, and hence, a qualitative paradigm with thematic analysis provided a better scope for understanding the experiences of women leaders. 2022, IGI Global. All rights reserved.

Source

Women in Higher Education and the Journey to Mid-Career: Challenges and Opportunities, pp. 144-167.

Date

2022-01-01

Publisher

IGI Global

Coverage

Kumar J., CHRIST University, India; Nayar A., CHRIST University, India; Sundaram D., CHRIST University, India; Nair A.S., CHRIST University, India

Rights

Restricted Access

Relation

ISBN: 978-166844452-8; 978-166844451-1

Format

Online

Language

English

Type

Book chapter

Identifier

https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-6684-4451-1.ch008

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