Role of Women in Leadership

Written by: Aaradhya Prasai - 28001, Grade VIII

Posted on: 31 October, 2023

In today's context of politics and leadership, we have few participation of womens. The majority are  men. But in my opinion, I think that womens are also capable of having a role in leadership. It is very important. Womens have knowledge which will come very handy in leadership. When women become leaders, they provide different skills and imaginative perspectives. In this article, we will be talking about why it is important and necessary for a woman to have a role in leadership. 

The importance of women being a leader is briefly explained below:- 

• Improved Performance: According to some research, it shows that women's performance in companies and business tend to be better in finance. Womens increase productivity, collaboration with different other organisations, improve finance, and many more. 
• Role Models: Having a woman in the role of leadership, there will be a role model for the future generation where women inspire them to pursue their goal, aim, etc and break down the gender barrier. 
• Equality and social development: Equality and social development is one of the most necessary points of having a woman in a role of leadership. As we rarely see womens in the role of leadership and we see more mens, it affects gender equality and it's necessary to balance it by having women in the role of leaders. The progress of the society will also get faster and easier this way and there will be a great development of the country. 

 

Now that we are clear about the importance of having a woman in the role of leadership, let's talk about the challenges womens face in leadership positions. The challenges faced by womens in leadership position are listed below: 

• Lack of Support: There is a lack of mentors and sponsorship which can support them. 
• Biases and discrimination: Since women don't really show up in these leadership works there is discrimination and biasness. 
• Balancing work: It is difficult for a woman to balance the work having family responsibilities. 
• Sexual and gender based harassment: Women might experience harassment in their workplace based on their genders. 

These types of challenges can make it difficult for women to succeed in leadership roles. 

Now let's talk about gender equality. It is mentioned earlier too that it is very necessary as they can be the role models for the upcoming genders who will be able to break the barrier of gender equality and can get inspired to work more in these types of leadership programs. Womens are great decision makers and they can make great decisions for the development of society and the country. Having womens in leadership is a great idea because it encourages girls to get more involved in the organisations of leadership and will contribute to the upcoming generations. They can be a great role model for the upcoming generation while they will also promote in leadership and that way the genders role in leadership will get balanced which will also bring out a lot of benefits and they are listed below:- 

• Having gender equality will prevent violence against girls or womans, 
• Everyone will get equal opportunities, education plays an important role here as in the world boys get more education than girls and girls are usually said to get married at a young age which will just ruin a girl's life.
• Sustainable demographic development
• Better collaboration with families and different other companies and organisations. 

In conclusion, the workplace, home and society should be inclusive and democratic in nature which should have a balance of gender roles which can make a democratic society making every entity with meaningful role play.