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Title:Stereotypes against women principals in rural communities: an individual or cultural issue? A synthesis into indigenous knowledge systems
Authors:Kanjere, Maria Matshidiso
Thaba, Kgomotlokoat Linda
Teffo, L.J.
Year:2011
Periodical:Indilinga: African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Volume:10
Issue:2
Pages:245-256
Language:English
Geographic term:South Africa
Subjects:stereotypes
women
leadership
Pedi
External link:https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC61393
Abstract:Entrenched socio-cultural stereotypes which tend to undermine women's ability to be leaders and managers cut across the social strata. Women principals in the rural areas of South Africa are hard hit by prejudices because most men in these areas claim to be the staunch custodians of culture. According to Bapedi culture, in Limpopo Province, where this investigation was conducted, beliefs are that women are the weaker vessels and their leadership is thus weak; most communities have more confidence in male leadership. This investigation illuminates the challenges that are faced by women leaders in their schools and the communities, despite the fact that most women are already leading in their households. It also examines the general impressions of women leadership. A Northern Sotho proverb which most individuals cite in reference to women leadership is: 'Tsa etwa ke ya tshadi pele di wela leopeng' which means: 'if a leader is a woman, disaster is bound to happen'. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract, edited]
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