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Authenticity in Leadership: Intersectionality of Identities
1The Ohio State University.
New Directions for Student Leadership
|November 22, 2016
Summary
This chapter explores leadership development by examining how intersecting social identities shape the process of becoming a leader. Understanding intersectionality is key to developing effective leadership. Keywords: leadership development, social identity, intersectionality.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
- Organizational Behavior
Background:
- Leadership is a dynamic process influenced by individual and social factors.
- Understanding the leader's identity is crucial for effective leadership development.
- Existing research often overlooks the impact of multiple, intersecting social identities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To situate leadership development within the framework of identity construction.
- To analyze how intersecting social identities and intersectionality influence the process of becoming a leader.
- To provide a nuanced understanding of leadership that accounts for social complexities.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of leadership theories.
- Integration of identity and intersectionality frameworks.
- Exploration of social identity theory and its application to leadership.
Main Results:
- Leadership emergence is significantly shaped by the interplay of various social identities.
- Intersectionality provides a critical lens for understanding diverse leadership experiences.
- The process of becoming a leader involves navigating and integrating multiple identity dimensions.
Conclusions:
- A comprehensive understanding of leadership requires acknowledging the role of intersecting social identities.
- Future leadership development programs should incorporate principles of intersectionality.
- Recognizing and valuing diverse identities can foster more inclusive and effective leadership.
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