As the world continues to grapple with issues of diversity and inclusion, the underrepresentation of women in leadership roles remains a pressing challenge. Despite high-profile campaigns like #MeToo and HeForShe, which have brought gender inequality into the spotlight, women still face significant barriers in ascending to senior leadership positions. Why is progress so slow? And how can we reimagine leadership in a way that fosters real equality?

In our recent paper, we explore how leadership theories have evolved alongside feminist thought. Our analysis shows that while leadership research has made strides in recognising gender dynamics, it still relies heavily on outdated frameworks of what leadership really is. By re-thinking leadership through the lens of the four feminist waves, we can better understand the challenges women face and chart a path towards more inclusive and novel leadership models.

Read more at: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/businessreview/2024/09/25/women-and-leadership-through-changing-waves-of-feminist-thinking/