Women teachers in Hong Kong: stories of changing gendered identities

Gender identity and career aspiration to top management of Malaysian graduate students

“…The pressures of stereotypical thinking according to Luk-Fong and Brennan (2010) are more complex than the dichotomy of femininity and masculinity and have not gone away but need constant negotiations. Thus the educational policy implications of this study can be explored as to how negotiation and support are made to retain and support women with interests in entering top managerial level.…”

“…The process of socialization in every society happens according to socially ascribed roles and duties as per norms of the particular society advancement (Chugh & Sahgal, 2007). Thus gender identity develops in relation to a range of pressures and opportunities (Luk-Fong & Brennan, 2010). The majority of the population of Iran and Malaysia have Islam as their religion; the role model of Prophet Muhammad's daughter, who was a prominent political figure, has had an influence on their women to learn socially desirable gender role including career aspiration in their life.…”