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1999

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A Study Of The Differences Among African American, Hispanic And Anglo Women On The Perceived Barriers And Strategies To Career Advancement In Public School Administration, Marie Byrd Mar 1999

A Study Of The Differences Among African American, Hispanic And Anglo Women On The Perceived Barriers And Strategies To Career Advancement In Public School Administration, Marie Byrd

FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Women have been traditionally excluded from the ranks of principals and district administrators in public school systems throughout the country. Traditionally, Anglo women have been more successful than African American and Hispanic women in breaking down the barriers that impede their ascension to the top. The purpose of this study was to ascertain how African American, Hispanic, and Anglo higher-level female administrators perceive the barriers that hinder their progress, the effects of the barriers, and the strategies to overcome the barriers.

Two hundred, sixty female administrators employed with Miami-Dade County Public Schools and serving in the role of principal or …