Women in Management in Italy: More than an Emerging Issue

Abstract

The why and how of the changing relationship between women and work in post‐war Italy is examined as a preliminary to consideration of the emergence of women in management. Research and literature on women in management is scarce in Italy; the data presented here are from only two sources. Information is provided on the personal backgrounds, marital status, employment sectors and professional fields of women managers. The problem areas of family commitments, men's attitudes, organisational discrimination and lack of role models are discussed. The article makes detailed proposals for actions can be taken to enhance Italian women's career opportunities.

Citation

Olivares, F. (1987), "Women in Management in Italy: More than an Emerging Issue", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 6-10. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb010461