Women Principals in Education Department High Schools in Victoria.

Rimmer, Charlotte; Davies, Bronwyn

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Publication Date: 1985

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Women Principals in Education Department High Schools in Victoria.

Rimmer, Charlotte; Davies, Bronwyn

Journal of Educational Administration, v23 n2 p153-89 Sum 1985

Attempts to understand the administrative careers of 16 women principals of Victoria, Australia, through questionnaires and interviews. Data were used to construct five "ideal types" of principals and analyze problems faced in their school careers. Also presents evidence showing women principals as more effective than men principals. (71 references) (MLH)

Descriptors: Administrator Role, Elementary Secondary Education, Feminism, Principals, Professional Recognition, Promotion (Occupational), Sex Stereotypes, Women Faculty

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Australia

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