Girls and leadership – conceptions and aspirations among youth in the U.S.

Women are still grossly underrepresented at the top levels of public and private sectors in the U.S. This paper presents findings from a study which aimed to give a voice to girls and boys across the nation on a whole spectrum of issues related to leadership: how they define leadership, what it means for them, and their own aspirations, hopes and fears.

Girls and Leadership – conceptions and aspirations among youth in the U.S.

Nellie Gregorian and William SandyFluent public opinion + market research, United States

Kimberlee Salmond and Judy SchoenbergResearch & Outreach, Girl Scout Research Institute, Girl Scouts of the USA, United States

Paula FleshmanResearch and Evaluation, Girl Scout Research Institute, Girl Scouts of the USA, United States

Michael ConnResearch, Girl Scout Research Institute, Girl Scouts of the USA, United States

INTRODUCTION

In recent years, women have made great strides in obtaining leadership positions in corporate America, as well as in many government...

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