Women in uniform breaking the glass ceiling? An exploratory study of female officers in leadership positions in Ghana’s Security Services
Ummu Markwei,
Esther Julia Attiogbe,
Abena Asomaning Antwi
et al.
Abstract:Purpose
The purpose of the study is to examine how women become leaders in the Security Services in Ghana and the challenges they face in the discharge of their responsibilities.
Design/methodology/approach
A qualitative phenomenological approach was adopted to explore the intentions and opinions of the participants, interpret their worlds through their lived experiences and present a clearer understanding of their stories.
Findings
The study revealed that women deliberately positioned themselves to be con… Show more
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