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August 10, 2025International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science (2147-4478)Open Access

Why are women still underrepresented in leadership roles at South African Higher Education Institutions? A systematic literature review

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ASAndile Sokani

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Systematic literature review reveals barriers to women's leadership in South African higher education, indicating opportunities for reform.

Key Points

  • Women face persistent barriers to leadership within South African higher education institutions, impacting their advancement.
  • Gender bias in recruitment and promotion remains a critical barrier along with lack of mentorship support.
  • The analysis of 130 studies employed qualitative content and thematic analysis methods to assess obstacles and opportunities.
  • Continued institutional reform is essential for fostering mentorship and promoting policies that support gender equity.

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Andile Sokani (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af2974cf1dd9ea359e302dhttps://doi.org/10.20525/ijrbs.v14i5.4095
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