Fashion for Women? Exploring Women’s Career Paths in the Fashion System
Fashion for Women? Exploring Women’s Career Paths in the Fashion System
Author(s): Magdalena WesołySubject(s): Economy, Gender Studies, Business Economy / Management, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Sociology, Culture and social structure , Organizational Psychology, Management and complex organizations, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research, Labour and Social Security Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: leadership; gender equality; fashion; underrepresentation; women
Summary/Abstract: The article explores the paradox of underrepresentation of women in the leadership positions in the fashion industry. Despite the large number of women in lower-tier positions in the industry, higher positions are mainly held by men. By the analysis of data collected through qualitative interviews with female managers from fashion companies, combined with interviews published in leading fashion press, the research aims to explore the differences in career opportunities for women and men. The analysis is grounded in Pierre Bourdieu’s field theory, which provides a framework for demonstrating the relationship between position in the field of fashion and potential career prospects.
Journal: Górnośląskie Studia Socjologiczne. Seria Nowa
- Issue Year: 2025
- Issue No: 16
- Page Range: 1-20
- Page Count: 20
- Language: English
