Muhamad Wayong

PhD Thesis: Gender considerations in university management: a study of the state universities of Makassar-Indonesia

The fall of the New Order regime has been followed by a democratic transition that is critical to women's social roles in Indonesia. Equal opportunity and gender equality have become important and high profile issues as the number of women entering full time employment has increased. Moreover, a gender perspective with respect to the question of women and management has arisen as a result of women's entrance into managerial positions traditionally considered to belong to men. This study investigates the issues that arise with respect to women entering managerial positions in universities in Makassar-Indonesia. In this study I will disclose the complex issues arising from my fieldwork in Indonesia and consider how one might understand and implement the principle of equality in this context. Is the question of women's employment in this context one of skill, access or culture?