FACTOR AFFECTING WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN THE CASE OF ABBA FRANSUA PRIMARY SCHOOL IN GUBREASUB-CITY

Abstract

This study examined the factors affecting women's participation in educational leadership at Abba Fransua Primary School. A descriptive survey design was used, involving 30 participants: 18 female teachers, 10 male teachers selected through simple random sampling, and 1 school principals selected possessively. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews and analyzed using both quantitative and qualitative methods.Based on the results of the basic survey questions, 67% of respondents indicated that household responsibilities are a major barrier preventing women from assuming leadership roles. The findings also revealed that cultural attitudes limiting women's involvement in public affairs remain a significant obstacle. Furthermore, low levels of education and economic difficulties were commonly cited as contributing factors to the under representation of women in leadership positions.The study recommends that the Woreda Education Office focus on building women's capacity through training and promoting them to leadership roles like principals and department heads. It also emphasizes the need for more equitable sharing of household responsibilities to enhance women's leadership opportunities. Collaboration among the education office, gender office school principals, and the community is crucial for increasing women's participation in educational leadership