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AAP Insights in Women’s and Gender Studies: Reshaping Identities

Gender Equality and Leadership
Transforming the Organizational Culture

Editors: Mubashir Majid Baba, PhD
Chitra Krishnan, PhD
Neelni Giri Goswami, PhD

Gender Equality and Leadership

In Production
Pub Date: Forthcoming May 2025
Hardback Price: $180 US | £140 UK
Hard ISBN: 9781779520463
Pages: Est. 357pp w.index
Binding Type: Hardback / ebook
Series: AAP Insights in Women’s and Gender Studies: Reshaping Identities
Notes: 10 color and 50 b/w illustrations


Reviews
“Shed[s] light on the challenges that organizations face through the lens of gender equality and leadership. The chapters within this book employ various theoretical, philosophical, qualitative, quantitative, and mixed approaches, providing international or national dimensions. They delve into the intellectual understanding of gender equality and leadership, offering valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and leaders alike.”
—From the Foreword by Fatma Nasser Al-Harthy, Deputy Assistant Vice Chancellor for Electronic Systems and Students Services, University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Ibra, Oman


This new volume, Gender Equality and Leadership: Transforming the Organizational Culture, explores the intricate relationship between gender dynamics and effective leadership in various contexts. Drawing on research and real-world examples, the book offers insights into how fostering gender equality can enhance leadership effectiveness, promote inclusive organizational cultures, and drive positive societal change.

This book stands out from others on the subject due to its nuanced examination of the intersection between gender equality and leadership. It goes beyond theoretical discussions, offering practical strategies and case studies that illustrate how gender-inclusive leadership positively impacts organizations and communities. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of not only empowering women leaders but also dismantling systemic barriers that perpetuate gender disparities.

This book chapters discuss the historical development of gender norms as well as current approaches that have successfully removed obstacles. They shed light on the tales of trailblazing people who defied expectations and broke glass ceilings, demonstrating that leadership is open to people of all genders. Chapters explore gender inequality in educational and workplace leadership, workplace gender equality in Eastern and Western regions, the importance of big data analytics in promoting diversity and gender equality, gender equality and female entrepreneurship, gender diversity in the labor force and economic growth, and more.

This book is a mosaic of voices, experiences, and viewpoints bound by a single goal: creating a society where gender no longer determines the prospects, rights, or influence. The writers of this collection, who come from different backgrounds and areas, thoroughly examine the struggles and victories encountered on the path to gender equality in leadership. Their observations explore the subtleties of prejudice, discrimination, and unconscious biases that continue to exist in our institutions and workplaces. They pave the path for a more inclusive and fair future via thorough research, personal accounts, and creative solutions.

CONTENTS:
Foreword by Fatma Nasser Al-Harthy

Preface

1. Gender in Educational Leadership in Higher Institutions in Nigeria: Challenges and Future Directions

Abel Ebiega Enokela

2. Eastern and Western Perspective of Workplace Gender Equality: Review and Research Agenda
Gul Afshan, Maryam Kalhoro, Nasima Zainul-Abidin, Mansoor Ahmed Khuhro, and Muhammad Hussain

3. Gender and Educational Leadership: A Bibliometric Review Using VOSviewer
Rajni and Pragati Hemrajani

4. Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Navigating Challenges and Fostering Gender Equality for Economic Growth
Jasmine Mariappan and Chitra Krishnan

5. Investigating the Main Obstacles Faced by Indian Women in Academia with Worldwide Experience in Order to Advance the SDGs for Gender Equality and Decent Work
Supriya Lamba Sahdev, Nila Chotai, and Itam Urmila Jagadeeswari

6. Emotional Intelligence as an Edge for Leadership: A Bibliometric Analysis
Muskan Khan and Arpana Kumari

7. Impact of Leadership Styles on Faculty Job Satisfaction: Moderating the Role of Gender Inequality in Higher Education
Manisha Agarawal, Eti Jain, S. K. Sharma, and Arvind Kumar

8. Empowerment of Indian Women Leadership in Sports
Dilpreet Kaur and Pawan Kumar

9. Gender Diversity in the Labor Force and Its Impact on Economic Growth: Evidence from South Asian Countries
Abida Khatoon

10. Personal Finance and Spirituality: Examining Gender Disparity Among Students with Entrepreneurial Intentions
Jatin Jangid and Bhawana Bhardwaj

11. Role of Gender Diversity in Leadership on the Satisfaction Level of Female Employees in Emerging Economies
Kshitiz Jangir, Munish Gupta, and Nitin Pathak

12. Gender Diversity and Internationalization: Does Industry Association Matter?
Umear Amin Lala and Nufazil Altaf

13. Reflection of Gender Equality in the Leadership Process of Bangladesh
Md. Motahar Hossain, Shakil Ahmad, and Md. Shajedul Islam

14. Gender Equality, Employment Opportunity, and Technical World: A Study
Rakesh Verma

15. Female Educators: Stimulators for Adult Women Higher Education
Rinku Sanjeev, Nidhi S. Natrajan, Smriti Shukla, and Teena Saharan

16. Gender Inequality, Regionalism, and Locus of Control
Shar Ul Nisa Haroon, Shabir Ahmad Bhat, and Hafsah Jan

17. Women’s Empowerment in India: Challenges and Opportunities
Shikha Kapoor

18. Role of Big Data in Leveraging Diversity and Gender Equality
Bhumika Rathore and Meera Mathur

Index


About the Authors / Editors:
Editors: Mubashir Majid Baba, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, Islamic University of Science & Technology, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Mubashir Majid Baba, PhD, is Assistant Professor in the Department of Management Studies at Islamic University of Science & Technology (State University), India. He previously worked as Assistant Professor at NIT Srinagar; University of Kashmir; and Cluster University of Srinagar, India. Dr. Baba has four books to his credit with Taylor & Francis (CRC Press) and Studium Press (USA) and has also published papers in national and international journals. He has presented papers at many conferences and has attended many workshops, seminars, and conferences throughout India. He is associated with the Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, as Project Fellow. Dr. Baba was selected for the prestigious Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship 2015 by Tempus Public Foundation and University Grants Commission (UGC) for his PhD program at the University of Kaposvar (doctoral school for Management and Organization Science), Hungary. He is a columnist for various newspapers, mostly focusing on education. He has delivered invited lectures at various institutions of higher learning and has received best research paper awards at several conferences. His areas of interest include organizational behavior, human resource management, leadership, emotional intelligence, research methodology, and marketing.

Chitra Krishnan, PhD
Associate Professor of Human Resource Management & Behavioural Science, Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida (Constituent of Symbiosis International) (Deemed University), India

Chitra Krishnan, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Human Resource Management & Behavioural Science at Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies, Noida, India. She is a teaching professional with over 16 years of national and international experience. She possesses excellence in teaching and research. Before her academic career, she worked in industry in various positions of responsibility. She has been actively involved in rigorous academic pursuits in the field of higher professional education to enhance skill sets that promote holistic development of learners. She has a number of publications in acclaimed journals at the national and international levels and has also participated in many national and international conferences. She is passionate toward writing and has five books to her credit with international publishers. She has been a panel member of the review committees for conferences and journals of repute. Her area of interest includes human resource management, organizational behavior, talent management, diversity management, employee satisfaction and knowledge management, artificial intelligence, and emotional intelligence.

Neelni Giri Goswami, PhD
Assistant Professor, University School of Business, Chandigarh, India

Neelni Giri Goswami, PhD, is an Assistant Professor at the University School of Business, Chandigarh, India. She has versatile work experience in teaching and administrative roles in academics. Her areas of interest are women’s studies, Indian ethos, and human resources. She has published ten research papers in various national and international journals, including ABDC-listed journals, Scopus indexed, Web of Sciences, and peer-reviewed journals. She has presented her research work at various national and international conferences in India and abroad. She has also been convener at an international conference in collaboration with the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and Indian Society for Training & Development (ISTD). Dr. Goswami holds the degrees of MCom, MPhil, MBA, UGC-NET JRF, and PhD. Her thesis topic is “Work-Life Balance among Women in India, with Special Reference to Agra and National Capital Region (NCR).”




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