@inbook{57e295bcfb744b5594cef1801d76a210,
title = "Gender Bias in United States High School Principal Hiring Practices",
abstract = "Globally, how women in positions of secondary school leadership are hired and supported varies substantially. To extend our understanding about how gender and gender bias in secondary-level educational leadership affect women globally, the authors of this work explored key features of hiring and support practices in the United States. This chapter first examines gender bias and its origins in educational administration hiring practices. Next, the authors look at stereotyping and role congruity theory how they impact hiring and advancement for female high school principals. Finally, the authors consider how narrative combats forces that limit career advancement for female educational leaders.",
keywords = "Career advancement, Congruity theory, Educational administration, Educational leadership, Female educational leaders, Gender, Gender bias, Gender stereotyping, Hiring practices, Leadership, Secondary school leadership, Secondary schools, Stereotypes",
author = "Deon Leavy and Owens, \{Michael A.\}",
note = "Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022.",
year = "2022",
doi = "10.1007/978-3-031-14957-3\_9",
language = "English",
series = "Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research",
publisher = "Springer International Publishing",
pages = "131--140",
booktitle = "Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research",
}