Lipstick or Golf Clubs? Lesbian Presentations and Representations of Leadership, and the Implications for HRD
Abstract
This paper will identify, examine and discuss the unique challenges for lesbians who serve in leadership positions in corporate America. Drawing upon a multi-disciplinary framework of management, diversity, feminist, and leadership literature, the paper critically examines the myriad of pressures exerted upon all women in leadership positions, and then identifies the pressures that are specific and unique for lesbians. The paper provides implications for HRD to assume a stronger and more active role in uncovering tacit issues embedded in leadership so that organizational workplaces become locations of greater equity, access and fairness for all who aspire to leadership positions.
Suggested Citation
Julie A. Gedro. 2009. "Lipstick or Golf Clubs? Lesbian Presentations and Representations of Leadership, and the Implications for HRD" Proceedings of the Academy of Human Resource Development Conference in the Americas
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/julie_gedro/4
Download