Mapping Historical and Evolving Narratives in Women’s Leadership Research Over 25 Years

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  In Roundtable Session: Reviews of Literature and Scholarship

Abstract

We present a qualitative content analysis of the Advancing Women in Leadership Journal from 1997 to 2024. Using thematic coding across 240 articles, we identified eight major clusters that illustrate the evolving discourse on women’s leadership in educational, organizational, and global contexts. Themes include professional identity, mentorship, intersectionality, organizational barriers, and STEM equity. The analysis offers historical insight into the evolution of gender and leadership scholarship over time and across various sectors. We highlight the journal’s role in shaping and reflecting leadership narratives and support further inquiry into women’s advancement in leadership worldwide.

Authors

• Beverly J. Irby, Texas A&M University

• Nahed Abdelrahman, The University of Southern Mississippi

• Jordan Donop, Texas A&M University

• Julia Nell Ballenger, East Texas A&M University

• Sonia Rodriguez, National University

• Kristina Hall, Texas A&M University

• Rebecca Philips, Texas A&M University

• Cynthia Angélica Gallardo, Texas A&M International University