@article{article_309187, title={Gender Discrimination Based Problems Faced By Female Superintendents in ahe USA, Overcome and Recommendations}, journal={Kastamonu Education Journal}, volume={25}, pages={401–418}, year={2017}, DOI={10.24106/kefdergi.309187}, author={Babaoğlan, Emine}, keywords={Gender discrimination,female,superintendent,problem,overcome.}, abstract={<p>The research aims to identify gender based discrimination issues faced by female </p> <p>superintendents in the USA, causes, ways to overcome and their recommendations. This </p> <p>qualitative research is based on the opinion of 15 female superintendents. It was concluded </p> <p>that the majority of female superintendents experience gender discrimination. The problems </p> <p>are while mans to be preferred as a manager, women don’t be preferred; the belief that women </p> <p>cannot do management; don’t accept of women’s decision. Discrimination caused by social </p> <p>norms, social culture. Overcome to problems are to be focused aim; working hard to prove </p> <p>herself; establish good relationship; to learn not to be angry and disappointed; moving based </p> <p>on the data and self-reliance. The recommendations are do good works, neglect discrimination </p> <p>and to be positive. </p> <p> <br> </p>}, number={1}, publisher={Kastamonu University}