The Obstacles in Women\u27s Pathway to Principalship

The research problem is to investigate the obstacles of women seeking the principalship in public education; and also to explore major changes of different obstacles to women\u27s principalship because women\u27s roles have changed over time. Different obstacles in women\u27s pathway to principalship are: low self-image; lack of encouragement; myths about women\u27s work; sex stereotyping; lack of aspiration; role conflict; low self-esteem; family responsibilities; lack of mobility; and hiring and promoting practices. The research questions are: 1. what are the barriers for women who did not obtain a principalship or assistant principalship. 2. what are the barriers for women who obtained principalship or assistant principalship. 3. What are the other barriers for women who did or did not obtain principalship