THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER POLICIES ON LEADERSHIP IN CENTRAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF ROMANIA
THE INFLUENCE OF GENDER POLICIES ON LEADERSHIP IN CENTRAL PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION OF ROMANIA

Summary/Abstract: The present research focuses on two interconnected gender phenomena which are often manifested in public sector: the glass ceiling and horizontal segregation, trying to establish a connection between the presence and evolution of these concepts in Central Public Administration of Romania and the implementation of gender policies and national legislation. The methodology of research consists of an exploratory study conducted using 2003-2017 data gathered from Central Public Administration institutions (ministries and subordinated institutions) concerning women in decision-making positions and uses BEIS typology, showing the influence of gender policies implemented by Romanian’ Governments from the reference period. The study’s results showed that the situation of women in decision-making positions has improved starting with 2011 when the dominance of men occupying both level 1 (positions which involve more power) and level 2 leadership positions has stopped. The data showed the existence of sectorial segregation because at higher administrative levels, men were better represented than women. From 2011 until the present, the gender ratio remained constant and equitable, because each gender occupied more than 40% of public functions at each level. This study showed that in the Central Public Administration of Romania women managed to break the glass ceiling and a form of gender equality in the core of the administration has been reached.

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