An investigation into the exercise of male power in middle management in Technikons in KwaZulu-Natal, with particular reference to verbal communication

Abstract

This study focused on the exercise of male power in middle management in technikons in KwaZulu-Natal, with particular reference to verbal communication. The glass ceiling, blocking promotions to senior positions, is a reality for women in technikons and the researcher explored the ways in which exploitation and marginalisation occur when sexism and power is wielded by males through verbal communication.