Gender in Management Developmental Paper Session 3: Women's Career Trajectories: Navigating Barriers, Care and Social Contexts

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This session explores the structural, cultural and institutional factors shaping women's career trajectories across diverse contexts. The papers examine the career barriers faced by highly educated immigrant women, the complexities of workplace support following maternity leave, and the influence of patriarchal norms on women's life and career pathways . Together, they provide valuable insights into how gendered expectations, organizational practices and societal structures continue to shape women's opportunities, progression and lived experiences at work.
Published In BAM2026 Conference
Date of Conference 2026-09-07