Affirming women in managerial positions in the South African public service
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Authors
Mello, D. M.
Phago, Kedibone Goodwill
Issue Date
2007
Type
Article
Language
en
Keywords
Equal opportunities , Gender inequality , South African public service
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Abstract
Democracy requires all members of the public to be afforded equal opportunities. South Africa is still a young democracy grappling to redress the imbalances of the past, which were not only about colour but also about
gender and many other inequities. Prior to 1994, the South African public service systematically marginalised women across the colour spectrum. The introduction of the enabling legislation on affirmative action after 1994 meant that women were classified as a category of the previously disadvantaged. Government departments have since then been expected to comply with this legislation and advance women who have the right qualifications and experience to managerial positions from which they were previously excluded.The first part of this article examines the legislative framework
and progress that has been made in the appointment of women to managerial positions in the South African public service. Statistics are used to quantify the progress that has been made.The second part of the
article analyses obstacles that hamper the advancement of women. Lastly the article focuses on possible ways of addressing obstacles to the advancement of women.
Description
Journal article
Citation
Mello, DM & Phago, K 2007, 'Affirming women inmanagerial positions in the South African public service', Politeia, vol. 26, no. 2, pp. 145-158.
Publisher
Unisa Press
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ISSN
0256-8845