International Journal of Leadership Studies - Intersectionality and Leadership. Company - Paris Office - Women Matter. Women Vs. Men: Who's Better At Business? - Forbes.com. Tunisian gender-parity 'revolution' hailed - Africa. Tunisia's ruling that men and women must feature in equal numbers as candidates in July polls is an Arab world first that builds on this year's revolt and allays fears of conservative influence, observers say.
The decision by authorities preparing the July 24 constituent assembly poll after the uprising that toppled Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, the north African nation's long-serving president, has been hailed as a regional breakthrough. The Tunisian revolution has sparked similar revolts in other Arab countries. "It is historic," said Sana Ben Assour, president of the Tunisian Association of Women Democrats, after international rights groups also welcomed last week's announcement.
As Layoffs Surge, Women May Pass Men in Job Force. Women "Take Care," Men "Take Charge:" Stereotyping of U.S. Business Leaders Exposed : Catalyst. Download the summary.
Prior Catalyst research reveals that women and men senior executives have the same ambition and employ similar success strategies; yet, the gender gap in business leadership persists. Why? Women executives report that they face an additional layer of cultural and environmental barriers to their achievement, which men only infrequently experience.