Dispelling the Myth of the “Queen Bee Syndrome”: Assessing Women’s Professional Relationships with Women in Christian Higher Education

Over the past five decades, a gender stereotype known as “Queen Bee Syndrome” has persisted, portraying some women who have risen to leadership roles in male-normed organizations as being self-preservationist and individualistic, even to the extent of intentionally undermining the professional advan...

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Authors: Tchindebet, Jessica L. (Author) ; Sanfilippo, Jamie H. (Author) ; Johnson, TaRita D. (Author) ; Longman, Karen A. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2024
In: Christian higher education
Year: 2024, Volume: 23, Issue: 1/2, Pages: 90-114
IxTheo Classification:CF Christianity and Science
NBE Anthropology
ZB Sociology
Further subjects:B Christian Higher Education
B queen bee
B Women’s leadership
B women’s professional relationships
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