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Identifying Women Leaders in Male Dominated Environments
As primary caretakers, women often pass as natural managers of human affairs. The Nigerian multicultural society is a male dominated one; however there are occasional breakthroughs by determined women who…
Female Voices in the Cacophonous Climate Conversation
It is generally recognized that men and women across the world are affected by climate change differently. As women comprise the majority of the world’s impoverished population, they more often…
The Importance of Gender Neutrality in Careers
Putting limits on the types of toys children can play with only reduces children’s creativity. Likewise, limiting the career options of women and men by assigning a specific gender to…
Why Aren’t More Women in Government?
America is the land of the free and home of brave. Yet as a country, we only rank 72 among the 190 countries that have lower or single parliamentary/congressional house.…
Three Women Environmental Pioneers
This month, PA TIMES online asks the question: where are the women in government? In response, my column highlights the works of Rachel Carson, Lois Gibbs and Genevieve Gillette –…
Women + Leadership + Public Service = LEGACY
In contrast to the recognition offered to men in government, the incidence of legacy discussions offered to women seems less prevalent. Yet women are employed as leaders in all levels…
Unfolding the Gender Glitch in Management
Several Nordic countries have worked hard to provide opportunities for women, including a quota system for participation in politics and providing necessary facilities to make it easier for women’s participation…
Where Are the Women? They Are Everywhere!
One could infer that while men are overtly confident, women may be less likely. Many women may inadvertently disqualify themselves from leadership positions on the false assumption that they may…
Women in Federal Government: Is Gender Still an Issue?
Before the ratification of the 19th Amendment in the early 1920s, women did not have the right to serve in high-ranking, government positions. Since 1933, the U. S. has had…
Where Are the Women?
At the beginning of the 21st century, female voices have become increasingly important and transformative. But there is still much work to be done. As we approach an historic moment…
Times Are Changing, But Not For Women in City Management
In the 1970s, I was a young local government professional who aspired to become a city manager. I had an MPA from an Ivy League school and an entry level…