Socio-cultural, organizational factor and career development of female employees: A study on school teachers

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to examine the impact of socio-cultural and organizational factors affecting the career development of female employees. With judgmental/ purposive sampling technique, only 142 respondents have been selected out of 150 questionnaires distributed to female school teachers. This study has tested reliability of questionnaires by using Cronbach alpha. Using multiple regression analysis, it has been found that both socio-cultural and organizational factors have negative impact on women career development. Hence, a conclusion can be drawn-out of the study that there are negative impacts of socio-cultural and organizational factors on women career development. Considering the outcomes, it can be claimed that the study could be useful for school management, trainers, and human resource developers to assist the career development of female school teachers.

Socio-culture and Women Career Development: References to Government Agencies of Nepal

“…This appears to be at odds with the apparent movement in favor of women's advancement (Schwanke, 2013) [17]. The socio-cultural factor has been shown to be an invisible barrier to women's career advancement in various studies (Maharjan, 2020) [13]. In this back ground this study want to find the perception of women employees towards socio-cultural factors affect the career advancement following figure display the result.…”

“…From this study, it can be concluded that socio-cultural and organizational factors negatively affect women's career development. This study may be of benefit to women interested in school teaching if university administrators, trainers, and human resources developers come up with ways to help them advance in their careers (Maharjan, 2020) [13]. The socio-cultural elements that contribute to this paradox are investigated in terms of their influence on women's ability to attain management positions in Turkey.…”