Public perceptions and gender bias: Analysing attitudes toward women in administrative leadership globally
Abstract
Gender bias remains an obstacle to the advancement of females into leadership administrative roles. This study sought to determine the perceptions of gender bias among administrative professionals. A mixed-methods approach, which included a survey of 412 members and interviews with 24 executives, both male and female, was conducted. The goal was to determine the level of evaluative biases and occupational hindrances. This study shows that females scored significantly lower than their male counterparts when assessed on leadership potential. These study results have implications concerning the stereotype thought to precede work practices: “think manager, think male.”
Fields of Study & Subjects
Gender Diversity and Inequality
Gender Politics and Representation
Gender and Feminist Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- International Journal of Political Science and Governance
- Volume
- 8
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 158–168
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN