An investigation into the exercise of male power in middle management in Technikons in KwaZulu-Natal, with particular reference to verbal communication

• Main Author: Turnbull-Jackson, Carolyn Jeannette Anne
• Other Authors: Prosser, Julia Judith
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2017
• Subjects: Male domination (Social structure) > South Africa > Durban; Middle managers > South Africa > Durban; Universities and colleges > South Africa > Durban > Administration; Sex discrimination in higher education > South Africa > Durban
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2676

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Education (Management) at Technikon Natal === This study focused on the exercise of male power in middle management in technikons in KwaZulu-Natal, with particular reference to verbal communication. The glass ceiling, blocking promotions to senior positions, is a reality for women in technikons and the researcher explored the ways in which exploitation and marginalisation occur when sexism and power is wielded by males through verbal communication. === M