Women in Leadership Roles

Alshami, Ghadeer Hussein Ahmed Ali (2025) Women in Leadership Roles. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 26 (1). pp. 2105-2111. ISSN 2581-9615

This paper provides an in-depth review of gender disparity in various professions, including finance, marketing, information technology, and education, in terms of women's leadership. It discusses the causes of gender disparity, for instance, culture, legal boundaries, and systemic prejudice, which in isolation and in combination constrain chances of ascent to leadership by women. Based on examples from across the globe and research works, the paper shows both the difficulties of women in dislodging conventional gender obstacles and achievements in transforming gender roles. It contrasts gender differences in leadership styles and performances, highlighting the distinct leadership qualities of women in transformational and emotionally intelligent styles. Moreover, this paper discusses controversies in predicting financial administration abilities within gender categories, and societal influences as determinants of developing leadership capacity. This article suggests equitable policies and structural adjustments promoting fairness and tapping into the abilities of women to ensure organizational and societal performances. It joins current literature in promoting gender diversity in leadership within professions.