Why should women in leadership roles be supported?

Essay from the year 2018 in the subject Sociology - Relationships and Family, grade: 1, Ashford University, language: English, abstract: The topic of women in leadership positions is a widely and continuously discussed issue. Both the lack of female leadership in companies and the pressure from society to change that, as well as the transformation in the women's role in leadership raise essential questions about how women's leadership is perceived and how women lead in general. This paper is going to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of supporting women in leadership roles. For this, the topic will be discussed both from the viewpoint of society and the workplace. I will assess the potential economic or social benefits that can be expected if the suggested recommendations are implemented.