Webcast: "Barriers and Bias" [Women in Leadership Roles]

Women in Leadership: Women have been leaders throughout history, and today the tradition of volunteer female leadership continues to flourish. Yet in terms of paid leadership, women's elevation to top positions is relatively rare. Why do men still vastly outnumber women in these positions?

The American Association of University Women's newest research report, Barriers and Bias: The Status of Women in Leadership, explores this question, drawing from scholarly research and paying special attention to stereotypes and biases. The report provides recommendations for individuals and those in the education, corporate, and political sectors to contribute to an environment in which gender is no longer a barrier to leadership. Live from the Newseum in Washington, D.C., a panel of experts from industry, politics, and academia, moderated by journalist and author Cokie Roberts, will discuss the report's findings, what they mean for women in leadership, and how these industries and our society as a whole can benefit from more women leaders. Co-sponsors include Gender Studies, ISU Library.