Is the glass ceiling kept in place in Sudan? Gendered dilemma of the work‐life balance
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12920957 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Samia Kargwell (European University College, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2008 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 209-224 |
| Publication date | 2008-05-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Gender in Management An International Journal (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1754-2413 • E-ISSN: 1754-2421 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/17542410810866953 |
| OpenAlex | W2037920364 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 6 |
| References cited | 20 |
Purpose This paper has two‐fold objectives: first, it presents female managers' experience with family‐work dilemma. Second, it examines the priorities married female managers assign to the commitments of their dual roles and the support they received from their organizations. Design/methodology/approach This study was based on a case study, using a qualitative approach and triangulation of methods. These include: interviews, observations, analysis of texts and documents and autobiography. In‐depth interviews were carried out with 26 male managers in senior posts and 22 female managers in senior and middle management levels in two Federal Ministries (Health and Education) located in Khartoum (the capital city of Sudan). The narrative style (story‐telling) was used to analyze the interview data. Findings Results indicates that female managers interviewed give first priority to their families and secondary importance to their job. Married women managers who have children sought the assistance of others, (their extended families, servants, nannies and cooks). The priority married women managers give to their families play a negative role in their career progression and contributes to their under‐representation at top management level. Originality/value The study highlights the effect of the family‐work dilemma on the formation of the glass ceiling women managers are confronting in public organizations in Sudan
Dilemma · Glass ceiling · Narrative · Originality · Patriarchy · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Work (physics · Work–life balance · Emotional Labor in Professions · Engineering · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Studies · Work-Family Balance Challenges
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| Unique citing works | 6 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,35 |
| Citation span | 2009 - 2024 (16) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 6 |