Williams, Stephen L., 1948-Wieners, Carrie J.Baylor University. Dept. of Museum Studies.2007-12-042007-12-0420072007-12-04http://hdl.handle.net/2104/5105Includes bibliographical index (p. 42-45).Gender bias is a broad social issue, combining historical and current stereotypes that affect both the for-profit and non-profit workforce. Furthermore, phenomena such as the glass ceiling, the wage gap, and feminization develop the perception of gender bias in society, including that part involving the museum community. To determine the extent that gender bias exists in museum leadership positions, data of current museum leaders were obtained from 9,475 museums by using the directory of the American Association of Museums. Data were statistically analyzed according to geographical region, museum size and museum type. From this research it is determined that there are a small number of cases of gender bias for both men and women in museum leadership. Trends from the data, correlated with a historical context, indicate the possibility of an increasing feminization of the profession. Recommendations are given to address these issues.vii, 45 p. : ill.1005613 bytes569140 bytesapplication/pdfapplication/pdfen-USBaylor University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. Contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu for inquiries about permission.Museum directors.Museums -- Administration.Nonprofit organizations -- Management.Sex discrimination in employment.Sex role in the work environment.ThesisWorldwide access