‘Toxic’ leadership hurts women in South African universities

Students chat outside lecture halls at the University of the Free State in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Races are mixing more but often they socialize with their own kind.

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Reader's comments (3)

#1 Submitted by WH_2016 on October 19, 2021 - 9:28am

I imagine living in South Africa, as society implodes with criminality looting and killing, the least of your problems is disliking the management style of your institution!

#2 Submitted by Sondebok on October 19, 2021 - 11:49am

I imagine actually living and working in a place, rather than just reading the comments section of U.K. tabloids, leads to being better informed.

#3 Submitted by Dludla47 on October 27, 2021 - 5:09am

A similar study should be conducted and this time the survey should be sent to men who reports to female line managers.

‘Toxic’ leadership hurts women in South African universities

Study author says results demonstrate pervasive nature of patriarchy in higher education

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