Pushing the Limits by Sakre K Edson
Edson's book is unique in its focus on aspirants-those women currently preparing and competing for principalships and other top administrative positions-rather than on established female administrators or on women who have chosen not to aspire beyond the classroom. The female teachers, graduate students, and entry-level administrators quoted here give voice to the struggles would-be female school executives face, and their experiences and reflections not only question the impact of the women's movement and equity legislation upon employment practices, but serve to illuminate the problems of women and minorities excluded from managerial ranks in professions outside of education. Throughout the work one theme prevails: As they push the limits of this traditional male bastion, these women are confident in their abilities to succeed and even to excel in managing the nation's schools."The voices of the women ring true, and the quotations provide fascinating data.. a good and important study." — Charol Shakeshaft, Hofstra University
"... a significant work, quite unlike anything else in the area of sex equity. Edson's data base is rich and revealing. The topics are timely and woven together well." — Daniel L. Duke, University of Virginia
Dr. Sakre Kennington Edson has been researching the area of female aspirants in educational administration for ten years. She is a co-author of Sex Equity in Education published by Academic Press.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780887065576 |
| ISBN 10 | 0887065570 |
| Title | Pushing the Limits |
| Author | Sakre K Edson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | State University of New York Press |
| Year published | 1988-02-15 |
| Number of pages | 299 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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