Women, take the lead : a case study on women leadership In the community development of Los Baños, Laguna

Date

6-2024

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Human Ecology

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Asst. Prof. Alvaro N. Calara

Abstract

This study looked into the leadership ideas, perspectives, and approaches of women leaders in the local government of Los Baños, Laguna. A total of seven (7) key informants from the municipal, barangay, and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) level participated. Through the conduct of a semi-structured key informant interview and thematic analysis, findings showed that the women leaders manifested connective leadership, leading change through dialogue, and collective empowerment based on the Community Leadership Development Framework by Kirk and Shutte (2004). Connective leadership emerged as their strongest point manifested through the personal touch and human relatability in their leadership approach with emphasis on leadership attributes involving ‘heart and love’ and calm assertiveness. They also identified the strong urge to contribute to change, the unity among women leaders, and the trust from their family, friends, and peers as facilitating factors that allowed them to thrive in their leadership roles. Sectoral focuses on health and nutrition, women empowerment, youth empowerment, and the attention to seniors, PWDs, and solo parents affirmed their commitment to public service. Overall, findings showed that the women leaders in Los Baños were not just able to challenge gender stereotypes but reclaimed their role in complementing community development pursuit.

Language

English

LC Subject

Community leadership, Women leadership, Community development

Location

UPLB College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Document Type

Thesis

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