Emirati women's higher educational leadership formation under globalisation: culture, religion, politics, and the dialectics of modernisation

Samier, Eugenie A.

doi:10.1080/09540253.2015.1028901

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“…Moreover, their participants were frequently representatives of the white middle-class (Wilkinson, 2009). Only recently has the field been enriched with studies shedding light on the East Asian (e.g., McNae and Vali, 2015; Morley, 2014; Morley and Crossouard, 2016; Nguyen et al, 2012), the South African (e.g., Obers, 2015) and the Middle Eastern experiences (e.g., Arar and Oplatka, 2016; Morley, 2014; Samier, 2015). To our knowledge, no studies have yet been conducted on women in Central Asian academia.…”

Section: Review Of the Western Research On Females In Academic Leadermentioning

confidence: 99%

Female academic leadership in the post-Soviet context

Kuzhabekova

Almukhambetova²

2017

European Educational Research Journal

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Using a qualitative interview approach, this study analyzes the experiences of women in academic leadership positions in post-Soviet Kazakhstan. An exploration of the extent of the relevance of Western research on female academic leadership is used to explain the experiences of female leaders in Kazakhstan. The results of the study are consistent with the results of prior studies conducted in other countries and can be largely explained by existing theories. One distinctive feature of the experiences of female leaders in Kazakhstan is the superimposition of three dominant cultures – traditional, Soviet, and Westernized neo-liberal, which impose multiple conflicting expectations. Kazakhstani women are obliged to maintain multiple identities when communicating with their colleagues, superiors and extended family members. The exact outcome of the work–life balance negotiation depends, among other factors, on the type of ownership and geographic region of a university. The study also reveals that neo-institutional theory, not conventionally used in the analysis of female leadership in academia in the West, may be particularly relevant for explaining female experiences in transitional and developing contexts; specifically, in explaining the constraints imposed by informal policy networks and corruption.

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Section: Review Of the Western Research On Females In Academic Leadermentioning

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Female academic leadership in the post-Soviet context

Kuzhabekova

Almukhambetova²

2017

European Educational Research Journal

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“…Although women in the Gulf are often portrayed as oppressed, they do not necessarily subscribe to that view (Hurley 2019). Previous research misrepresented Arab women, who were often viewed through the prism of Islam and Islamic values (see Moghadam, 2008; Samier, 2015). Muslim women were presented as “religious creatures” shaped by Islamic values without individual identities (Sonbol 2006).…”

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Identity, Social Media and Politics: How Young Emirati Women Make Sense of Female Politicians in the UAE

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2022

The International Journal of Press/Politics

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Social media offered new opportunities for politicians to engage with the public. However, little research has explored public perceptions of women politicians and their role in women's empowerment, especially in non-Western contexts. This study used a qualitative methodology to explore how young Emirati women made sense of gender and other identities in their discussions of Emirati women politicians on social media. Drawing from intersectionality theory, the study looked beyond gender, exploring other identities that may play a role in Emirati women's perceptions. The results offered insights into the family and ethnic identity as they interacted with gender. The findings also highlighted the challenges of personalizing messages in a patriarchal society. This study contributes to international political communication research and practice by understanding the complexity of women's sense-making of social media and women politicians in a non-Western context.

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“…The aim of social justice is harmony and balance in society using consultative methods, as well as cultural coexistence and international cooperation using conflict resolution, arbitration, mediation and reconciliation. It is these ethical principles and spiritual values that shape a humane and just order in society and which regulate institutional activity in a form that is beneficial and meaningful for society requiring effort, transparency, responsible conduct, and professional good character (Samier 2015a;Syed and Ali 2010). Talaat et al (2016) identify a number of Qur'anic principles that are equally expected from men and women: Al-Ubudiyyah, an organising principle based in [equal] devotion to Allah; Al-Syura, decisions that are logical and informed-made through consultation with those who are knowledgeable, experienced and skilled; Al-Hurriyah, principles of human rights and freedom; Al-Musawah, principles of equality and equity; and Al-Adalah, thoughts and actions are grounded in justice, that is, truthfulness, honesty, and trustworthiness.…”

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Towards a Model of Muslim Women’s Management Empowerment: Philosophical and Historical Evidence and Critical Approaches

Samier

ElKaleh

2021

Administrative Sciences

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This paper constructs a culturally appropriate model for Muslim women’s empowerment in management and leadership positions that addresses sustainability goals of quality education, gender equality, economic growth and reducing inequalities, as well as national and cultural differences from Western women’s empowerment models. The approach to model building begins with two sources of evidence for women’s empowerment—first, the empowerment of women recognised in the Qur’an and Sunnah, and in the historical-biographical record, particularly in the early Islamic period that draws to some extent on hermeneutics. This is followed by identifying four approaches that can be used in constructing a comprehensive model of Muslim women’s empowerment: Bourdieu’s social, cultural and intellectual capital theory; multiple modernities theory that recognises societal diversity; cultural security arguments for the preservation of cultures; and postcolonial critiques that argue for diversity through decolonising. The main argument of this paper is that sustainability goals cannot be achieved without a model appropriate to the valuational, cultural and societal context in which women are educated and work. The final section of this paper proposes a multidimensional and multilevel model that can be used as a guidance for empowering Muslim women in management and leadership positions. The model construction is based partly on Côté and Levine’s psychosocial cultural model that identifies multiple levels and dimensions of identity, role and social institution construction. This article contributes to the current literature by proposing a theoretical foundation and a multidimensional model that can inform and shape the empowerment of Muslim women in management and leadership positions in different societies.

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Emirati women's higher educational leadership formation under globalisation: culture, religion, politics, and the dialectics of modernisation

Cited by 27 publications

References 35 publications

Female academic leadership in the post-Soviet context

Female academic leadership in the post-Soviet context

Identity, Social Media and Politics: How Young Emirati Women Make Sense of Female Politicians in the UAE

Towards a Model of Muslim Women’s Management Empowerment: Philosophical and Historical Evidence and Critical Approaches

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