S/M/347. Master's Dissertation. Investigation of the Relative Success or Failure of Women in Senior Positions within further Education with relevance to the Glass Ceiling Effect

The dissertation investigates the issues related to women's participation in middle and senior management examining the reasons behind their under representation in these positions in the area of further education (FE). The review of literature touches on the historical approaches to women in management within FE, the paradoxes of 'glass ceiling', 'feminism' and 'masculinity', the trends within female representation in FE, etc. A combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches is used both, in primary research (bases on questionnaires and interviews) and secondary research. The study is conducted to evaluate the importance of women career enhancement in FE. Conclusions are made about the recent trends in women participation in FE middle management positions.