Women's Leadership

Advancing women's leadership across sectors is one of the central imperatives of NCRW's work and mission. Although women have made great strides in education and professional training, this achievement does not always translate into increased numbers of women leaders. Researchers, advocates, and policymakers in business, academia, philanthropy, and the non-profit sector have been grappling with the leadership gap and seeking strategies to remove barriers to women's advancement. The Council is working closely with its partners to expand the pipeline and ensure that more women are empowered to take on leadership roles.

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Member Centers

News

  • The Oscars’ woman problem
    February 28, 2012

    Despite Kathryn Bigelow and the "Bridesmaids'" breakthrough, the Oscars are still dominated by men. What gives?
  • Why Your Next Board Member Should Be A Woman
    February 24, 2012

     Aileen Lee argues that by adding new blood to the boardroom, companies get a four-fer, or more: 1) gender diversity, and in most cases, age diversity around the table; 2) better understanding of core customers; 3) Social-Mobile-Local...
  • Is Whitney Houston's 'Wasted Talent' Any More Tragic Than Your Own?
    February 22, 2012

     Perhaps our societal knee-jerk critique of Whitney Houston’s life and death can point us to what I see as a glaring issue: the truth that millions of us waste our talent – though less ruinously and more privately – every single...
  • An Upside to the ‘Angry Black Woman’ Stereotype?
    February 17, 2012

     For centuries, the angry black female has been a pervasive stereotype in the United States.
  • Black Women and Organizations
    February 17, 2012

     The real untold story of Black History Month is the story of the organizations that have made a real difference in the advancement of African American people.

Project Related Reports & Publications

Strategies Employed, Lessons Learned, and Challenges Ahead: Diversity & Inclusion

The full analysis of the Diversity & Inclusion project's Strategies, Outcomes and Lessons Learned.

Center for Research on Gender and Sexuality, San Francisco State University Honoring Leadership and Diversity: Women of Color and the Center for Research on Gender and Sexuality


Center for the Study of Women in Society, University of Oregon: Women of Color, Borders, and Power: Mentoring and Leadership


Miami University Women’s Studies Program: Diversify the Leadership


Diversifying the Leadership in Women’s Research, Policy and Advocacy Centers, Simmons College


Diversifying the Leadership of the Southwest Women’s Law Center
Research Leadership Initiative for Women of Color, University of Massachusetts Boston


Blog Posts

NCRW Blog - April 12, 2013
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In the last month, women in the running for political offices across the country have taken a twirl, willingly or not, with the legacy of the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision. 
Friday, April 12, 2013 - 11:37am
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An Unforgettable Celebration with Stellar Women Leaders
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By Natasha Cline-Thomas*
Thursday, March 8, 2012 - 1:43pm
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Stellar Honorees -- NCRW Celebrates 30th Anniversary March 6th
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At a stellar gathering of leaders from business, philanthropy, government, and non-profits, the National Council for Research on Women will kick off 30 years of transforming the way the world looks...
Monday, February 27, 2012 - 4:52pm
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Women, Peace, and Security - US Policy Should Support UNSC Resolution 1325
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By Shyama Venkateswar, Ph.D.*The National Council for Research on Women participates in the US Civil Society Working Group on Women, Peace, and Security. We are currently disseminating a statement...
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 - 3:36pm
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Women on Boards: if Not Quotas, Champions!
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By Linda Basch, PhD*On Wednesday, I attended the 2011 Breakfast of Champions for an overflow audience at the New York Stock Exchange organized by the Women’s Forum of New York. It was an...
Friday, November 4, 2011 - 12:33am
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