The effect of media on women and leadership

Carole Elliott, Valerie Stead

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Abstract

This chapter examines the effect of media on women and leadership by exploring the representation of women’s leadership through stereotypes and metaphors. It explains the centrality of the media’s relationship with women and leadership, drawing attention to its importance as a site for scholarly research in order to understand the persistent negative evaluation of women as leaders. To explore the media representation of women leaders, the chapter investigates stereotypes and metaphors that are prevalent in relation to women, gender, and the workplace. The examination provides a means to identify their effects on how the authors view and understand women and leadership. It concludes by identifying gaps and challenges for future research and proposes a research agenda to extend understandings about the effect of media on women and leadership.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationHandbook of research on gender and leadership
EditorsSusan R. Madsen
Place of PublicationCheltenham
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Chapter22
Pages357-372
Number of pages16
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9781035306893
ISBN (Print)9781035306886
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Jan 2024

Publication series

NameResearch handbooks in business and management

Keywords

  • Media
  • Women
  • Leadership
  • Gender
  • Stereotypes
  • Metaphors

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