Beyond the glass ceiling: a gendered and cultural hospitality management discourse on the advancement of women based on integrated research paradigms
The advancement of women into the high echelons of leadership is no longer a luxury but an urgent challenge. Educational, sociological, cultural and legal barriers continue to marginalise women in this respect (Kjeldal, Rindfleish, & Sheridan, 2008). However, the applicability of these facto...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of Algarve, ESGHT/CINTURS
2013-01-01
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| Series: | Tourism & Management Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://tmstudies.net/index.php/ectms/article/view/559/943 |
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| Summary: | The advancement of women into the high echelons of leadership is no
longer a luxury but an urgent challenge. Educational, sociological,
cultural and legal barriers continue to marginalise women in this
respect (Kjeldal, Rindfleish, & Sheridan, 2008). However, the
applicability of these factors in the hospitality industry remains
inadequately explored. This research paper articulates the extent to
which Zimbabwean women are breaking through the hospitality
management glass ceiling. It examines the advancement barriers and
their impact on policy implementation. Critical gender theory (Marx,
1994) blends with cultural theory (Hofstede, 2001) to inform the
study. Development research recognizes the complexity and
sensitivity surrounding gender discourse in Africa. Consequently,
integrated and contextualised research paradigms are used in this
study which rejects the rigid prescriptive approaches often
responsible for failed interventions in African development politics
(Samkange 2011; Pretorious & Roux, 2011). Findings indicate robust
gender legislation alongside significant political in-roads towards
advancement into government leadership, a development not
replicated in hotels. Policy implementation gaps expose socio-cultural
barriers, which could be addressed through integrated intervention
strategies (Manyoni, 2010). |
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| ISSN: | 2182-8466 |