From Hegemony to Inclusion : Women's Leadership as a Pillar of Human Rights and Sustainable Development

Abstract

This article examines the crucial shift from gender hegemony to an inclusive culture in the corporate workplace, highlighting the central role of women's leadership as a key pillar of human rights and a crucial foundation for sustainable development. It argues that entrenched male-based gender power within organizational structures not only hinders the advancement of individual women but also limits the potential for innovation and overall organizational development, creating a stark contradiction amidst global demands for equality and sustainability. This article employs an interdisciplinary approach, examining a variety of primary and secondary legal materials, connecting and analyzing them using perspectives, methods, and theories from other disciplines related to gender equality in the corporate world. The study demonstrates that inclusive policies, an organizational culture, and legal advocacy combine to create an environment that encourages women's leadership, which in turn can accelerate the achievement of sustainable development goals. The study in this article also offers new insights into the causal relationship between women's leadership, human rights, and sustainable organizational performance. This can provide concrete recommendations for policymakers, corporate practitioners, and academics to build a more just, transparent, resilient corporate future, and one oriented toward universal human values.