Reframing leadership for a more just society

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Education
• Leadership Studies

Background:

• Social and political contexts highlight the necessity of integrating social justice into leadership discourse.
• Existing leadership education and development models often overlook critical social justice dimensions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To underscore the importance of social justice in leadership education and development.
• To identify and discuss misconceptions hindering critical conversations in this field.
• To present a leadership framework centered on social justice principles.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of social justice and leadership theories.
• Analysis of current discourse in leadership education and development.
• Conceptualization of a social justice-centered leadership framework.

Main Results:

• Social justice is a critical, yet often neglected, component of effective leadership.
• Misconceptions about power, equity, and inclusion impede progress in leadership development.
• A framework is proposed to guide the integration of social justice into leadership practices.

Conclusions:

• Leadership education must actively incorporate social justice to foster equitable and effective leaders.
• Addressing misconceptions and adopting a social justice-centered framework are crucial steps.
• Future leadership development efforts should prioritize social justice for broader societal impact.