Female leadership: Facilitators, barriers and the road to inclusion

OBJECTIVE: To identify the key factors that facilitate female leadership and the barriers that limit their full integration into the management environment, as well as to assess their impact on organizational inclusion. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A systematic literature review was conducted, analyzing 39...

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Autores: Reyes Cornelio, Roberto, Cruz Velazco, Jessica Esther, Aguilar Morales, Norma
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:México
Institución:UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE TABASCO
Repositorio:Hitos de Ciencias Económico Administrativas
OAI Identifier:oai:revistahitos.ujat.mx:article/6363
Acceso en línea:https://revistahitos.ujat.mx/hitos/article/view/6363
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:liderazgo femenino
inclusión organizacional
mujeres.
female leadership
organizational inclusion
women.
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Sumario:OBJECTIVE: To identify the key factors that facilitate female leadership and the barriers that limit their full integration into the management environment, as well as to assess their impact on organizational inclusion. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A systematic literature review was conducted, analyzing 39 articles published between 2023 and 2024. Databases such as Web of Science, Emerald and Elsevier were used, applying specific inclusion criteria to ensure the relevance and timeliness of the sources. Data analysis was carried out using ATLAS.ti software, which facilitated the coding and categorization of the findings. RESULTS: Female leadership was found to be characterized by qualities that bring significant value in the business environment, such as a strong sense of ethics, adaptability, and a focus on collaboration. In addition, cultural, organizational, and structural barriers were identified that limit the advancement of women into leadership positions. CONCLUSIONS: Female leadership not only enriches decision making but also promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment. It is crucial to implement policies that foster inclusion and overcome existing barriers.