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Item Gender and leadership in organizations: toward a theoretical integration(Texas Tech University, 1979-08) Smith, Herman WayneDespite the emergence of the psychology of women Denmark, 1977), relatively few firm conclusions have been reached regarding females in positions of organizational leadership. Recent legislation and increased public awareness have provided the impetus for an increase in the number of women holding positions of executive responsibility (Jacobson & Koch, 1977). The psychological and management literature focusing on female leadership, however, is generally amorphous and often contradictory. There are no clear-cut themes to allow the formulation of a coherent profile of the woman leader. One means of arriving at a more integrated and consistent view of female leadership may be investigation of the phenomenon within established theoretical bounds. By working within the relatively structured framework of social psychological theory, investigators may be able to progress in a logical and productive fashion. This dissertation was intended to study female leadership through an integration of equity and attribution theories, along with the concept of sex role stereotyping. These constructs were explored in the context of leader performance, satisfaction, role comfort, and organizational reward allocation. It was expected that several factors would be shown to interact, and thus influence female leadership.Item It's not rocket science: gender issues and physics(Texas Tech University, 2000-12) Blanco, Julie DeannThis study seeks to examine the inequality that exists within physics, a predominately male dominated field. Using data from the American Institute of Physics, in College Park, Maryland, this study examines what men and women do after they complete a bachelor's degree in physics.. Be examining sociological factors, such as socialization and Jean Lipman Blumen's control myths, one is able to see that men and women are found in very distinctive fields that not only accommodate their families, but also greatiy influence their salaries. The examination of other factors such as race, having children, graduating from a private or public institution, and job interruptions are also explored in the pursuit to understand the differences that exists between the men and women within this discipline.