Vying for and forgoing visibility
Female next gen leaders in family business with male successors
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12928024 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Martina Brophy (0000-0002-9806-2976, Technological University Dublin, corresponding author), Maura Mcadam (0000-0003-2203-5485, Dublin City University), Eric Clinton (0000-0002-3888-8194, Dublin City University) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 364-387 |
| Publication date | 2023-08-09 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Gender and Entrepreneurship (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1756-6266 • E-ISSN: 1756-6274 |
| Publisher | Emerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1108/ijge-12-2022-0221 |
| OpenAlex | W4385703206 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 68 |
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to examine the identity work undertaken by female next generation to navigate (in)visibility in family businesses with male successors. To enhance understanding of gendered identity work in family businesses, the authors offer important insights into how female next generation use (in)visibility to establish legitimacy and exercise power and humility in partnership with male next generation in their family business. Design/methodology/approach This empirical qualitative paper draws upon in-depth interviews with 14 next generation female leaders. Findings This study offers a model to show how female next generation establish their legitimacy amongst male next generation in power via a careful balancing act between vying for visibility (trouble) and forgoing visibility (exclusion). These female next generation gained acceptance by endorsing their own leadership identity and exercising humility in partnership or by endorsing their brother's leadership identity and exercising power in partnership. Practical implications This study highlights the need for the incumbent generation to prepare successors, regardless of gender, via equal opportunities for business exposure and leadership preparation. This study also shows that vocalizing female-centric issues and highlighting hidden power imbalances should be led by the entire management team and not simply delegated to a “family woman” in the management team to spearhead. Originality/value This study advances understanding of gender dynamics and identity in the family business literature by identifying specific strategies utilized by female next generation to navigate (in)visibility in family businesses with male successors
General partnership · Humility · Identity (music · Legitimacy · Organizational identity · Originality · Political science · Power (physics · Public relations · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Visibility · Entrepreneurship Studies and Influences · Family Business Performance and Succession · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Law
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |