Date of Award:
12-2020
Document Type:
Thesis
Degree Name:
Master of Science (MS)
Department:
Applied Sciences, Technology, and Education
Committee Chair(s)
Rebecca G. Lawver
Committee
Rebecca G. Lawver
Committee
Rose Judd-Murray
Committee
Ann Berghout Austin
Abstract
Women are a growing demographic in agriculture, yet women holding positions in agricultural leadership is limited. This research sought to identify the ways women in agriculture lead by examining their leadership styles and the barriers they face as they strive to advance within their professions.
The results show that women are relationship-based leaders and that there are significant barriers that inhibit women’s advancement in agriculture. Many of these barriers are related to gender bias, self-perception, and life issues such as stress and workload.
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Recommended Citation
Louder, Erica Ramsey, "Leadership Styles and Barriers to Leadership for Women in Agriculture: A Mixed Methods Study" (2020). All Graduate Theses and Dissertations, Spring 1920 to Summer 2023. 7996.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/7996
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