Over the past 30 years the number of women assuming leadership roles has grown dramatically. This original and timely book identifies the challenges faced by women in positions of leadership, and discusses the intersection between theories of leadership and feminism. Chapters are written by prominent scholars in feminist and leadership theory, research and practice. Women and Leadership

• Addresses how diverse women lead, how feminist principles contribute to leadership and the barriers that women face as leaders
  
• Transforms existing models of leadership by incorporating gender issues
  
• Identifies the varying perspectives of feminist leaders from different ethnic groups
  
• Looks towards the future of feminist leadership and what must be done to train and mentor the next generation of feminist leaders