A Study: Gender Discrimination on Managerial Positions in Jordan

This thesis investigates the impact of gender discrimination on managerial positions in Jordan. The research employs a qualitative methodology, utilizing interviews with 15 respondents to gather primary data. The study explores the influence of religious beliefs, traditional mindsets, and societal progress on gender inequality in the workplace. The anticipated findings from a pilot study suggest significant discrimination against women, which the complete research aims to analyze further. The study's conclusions aim to highlight the need for equality within organizations and society, offering insights that can assist future researchers and management authorities. The literature review covers existing studies on gender discrimination, leadership effectiveness, and work engagement in the Jordanian context, providing a comprehensive understanding of the issue. The thesis aims to contribute to the existing body of knowledge by analyzing the current situation of gender discrimination and suggesting improvements.

A STUDY ON IMPACT OF
GENDER
DISCRIMINATION ON
MANAGERIAL POSITIONS
IN JORDAN
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INTRODUCTION
 Managers are considered the essence of a company when
it is considered from the point of view of its functions and
management(Anderson & McCormack, 2018).
 In order to analyze the factors causing gender
discrimination and their impact on managerial position in
Jordan current study is conducted.
 The study is based on qualitative analysis of primary data
with the help of interviews.

LITERATURE REVIEW
In order to analyze the impact of gender
discrimination on the managerial position in Jordan in
depth literature review has been done, among which
main three reviews are discussed here:
 The study of Abdullah Abu-Tineh in 2012, identified
that there is differences between Jordanian men
and women in their effectiveness as leaders as
rated by themselves and their direct reports in
Jordanian educational institutions. It is done with
the help of One-way analysis of variance, t-test,
means, and standard deviations tests. The results
show women on discriminated side (Abu-Tineh,
2013).

CONTINUED
 The study is done by Excimirey Amer Al-Manasra in
2013 by collecting a sample of mid-level women
employees to answer the distributed questionnaire.
The results identified that the barriers for women
managers in Jordan exists, which is discriminating
them (Manasra, 2013).
 The study of Muntaha and others in 2017 conducted
a study on analyzing the work engagement concept
on the basis of role of gender in the same. The study
was based on qualitative parameters which has
interviewed 36 respondents. The results identified
that work engagement is not dependent on the
gender factor or not completely away from it
(Banihani & Syed, 2017).

CONTRIBUTION OF THE
REVIEW
Multiple articles are reviewed and some of them even listed
here. It can be said that in Jordan there is strong presence of
gender discrimination (Helgeson, 2016)

THESIS METHODOLOGY
The research is focused on identifying the impact of
gender discrimination in managerial positions of
Jordan, hence in order to do so the qualitative research
design is followed.
 open-ended responses
 Presenting it in more elaborate, systematic and
effective manner.

DATA COLLECTION AND
ANALYSIS METHOD
 Use of Primary Method, survey interview of 15
respondents will be done.
 The results will be analysed - thematic analysis of
Qualitative analysis.
 The considered themes are:
 Theme 1- Role of Religion,
 Theme 2- Traditional Mindsets and
 Theme 3- Progress.
 On the basis of these themes the findings,
conclusion and suggestions of the study will be
made.

ANTICIPATED FINDINGS
It can be seen from the results of pilot study of
current research that :
 Major discrimination against women in terms of
religion, traditions, etc exists in society and
workplace (IFAD, 2012).
 Ultimate results can be helpful in analysing the
correct state of the situation.

LEARNING
The results of the pilot study of the current research as well as
the findings of complete research can be helpful in
understanding
 The need and role of equality in a society or in an
organization (Banfield & Kay, 2012).
 The skill of accomplishment of organizational and personal
goals under the pressure of discrimination can be developed.
 The future researchers or the management authority can
optimized.

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Abu-Tineh, A., 2013. Leadership Effectiveness in Jordanian
Educational Institutions: A Comparison of Jordanian Female and
Male leaders. Educational Management Administration &
Leadership, 41(1), pp.79-94.
Anderson, E. & McCormack, M., 2018. Inclusive Masculinity Theory:
overview, reflection and refinement. Journal of Gender Studies,
27(5), pp.547-61.
Banfield, P. & Kay, R., 2012. Introduction to Human Resource
Management. 2nd ed. Oxford University Press.
Banihani, M. & Syed, J., 2017. Gendered work engagement:
qualitative insights from Jordan. The International Journal of Human
Resource Management, pp.1-27.
Helgeson, V.S., 2016. Psychology of Gender. 5th ed. Routledge.
IFAD, 2012. Gender equality and women’s empowerment.
International Fund for Agricultural Development.
Manasra, E.A.A.-, 2013. What Are the "Glass Ceiling" Barriers Effects
on Women CareerProgress in Jordan? International Journal of
Business and Management, 8(6), pp.40-46.

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