understanding of the synergy between gender and professional identity of working women in managerial positions

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

• syede aghileh mohammadi ¹
• syed ysghub mousavi ²
• farah torkaman ³

¹ Ph.D. Candidate in Sociology, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.

² Assistant Professor in Sociology, Azahra University, Tehran

³ Assistant Professor in Socioligy, Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch, Tehran, Iran.

10.30495/jzvj.2022.30417.3841

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to answer three main questions: 1- Do women in managerial positions consider their professional and occupational identities in line with their gender identity? 2- How the professional identity of women working in managerial positions reinforces their gender and family plans? 3- What is the effect of gender norms of society on the profession of women working in managerial positions?
In order to achieve the research objectives, a qualitative method was used with a descriptive phenomenological approach, based on in-depth interview data collection techniques, and by targeted and criterion-based sampling method, with a Sample size of 30 women aged between 45-55 years old. For data analysis, the method of thematic analysis was used.
The results of the study fall into four main categories: Overflow of positive moral and psychological characteristics, synergy of power and social resources, facilitation and mutual reinforcement of professional and gender roles are classified. Findings show gender characteristics and norms are a key and prominent factor in job success and maintaining organizational status and effective management practices. It also leads to the dimensions of the professional identity of women working in managerial positions. It has led to better alignment and performance and it strengthened their role in the family.

Keywords

• women working managerial positions
• synergy roles
• positive head
• strengthening and facilitating roles

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