August 21, 2025Open Access

Gendered Leadership and Professional Identity in Sindh's Higher Education: Institutional Barriers and Policy Implications

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Qualitative analysis of institutional barriers impacting women's leadership in Sindh's higher education, suggesting policy reforms.

Women in leadership roles face multiple interlocking challenges including patriarchal norms and systemic discrimination, highlighting a critical need for reform.
In-depth interviews reveal barriers such as lack of mentorship and gendered cultures that undermine female authority, reflecting broader societal issues.
Utilizing Feminist Theory and Social Identity Theory, the study examines how women navigate leadership landscapes within both urban and rural academic settings.
Policy recommendations emphasize structural changes including gender quotas and mentoring programs to foster inclusive environments for women in academia.

Kaka et al. (2025) studied this question.

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