Life Course and Gender: Unpacking Women’s Thoughts About Access to the Superintendency

• Published in: Frontiers in education (Lausanne) Vol. 5
• Main Authors: Calderone, Shannon M., McDonald, Teena, Hill, Glenys, Derrington, Mary Lynne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 14.07.2020
• Subjects: career decision-making; gender; leadership; life course theory; superintendency

The current study utilizes feminist life course theory to examine the perspectives of women who have aspired or have entered into the superintendency in the United States. Life course theory suggests that our “role histories” often inform our choices about careers. The role histories reflect instant...