Attitudes Towards Women as Managers and Leaders in Yemeni Universities (Case Study - Sana'a University)

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the attitudes towards women as a managers and leaders at Sana'a University. The importance of the study stems from the fact that it will help to identify the factors that prevent women from reaching higher leadership levels. The study relied on the descriptive and analytical approach through the questionnaire that was developed for this purpose. It also relied on secondary data collected from the various departments of the university to identify the level of representation of women at the different administrative and academic levels. A sample of 60 participants, male and female, was taken from employees and faculty members, according to administrative and academic ranking. The results showed that the internal consistency of the (WAMS) scale is acceptable and reliable. The attitudes of male and female workers at the university were also positive towards women's work, except for the attitudes that it is undesirable for women to work in jobs that require greater responsibility. In addition, the attitude that state it is not acceptable for women to assume leadership roles as often as men. The result also indicated that there are differences in the attitudes of the respondents based on gender and academic qualification. The results also demonstrated that there is an impact of gender and academic qualification on attitudes towards women as managers and leaders. The study recommended that: Positive attitudes should be reinforced by policy makers in the university and other institutions because of their impact on the behavior and convictions of their members.