Influence of socialisation institutions on women access into Senior administrative positions in public sector of the northern west bank

This study aimed at recognizing the influence of socialization institutions on women access into senior administrative positions in the public sector of the governorates of the West Bank from the point of view of the employees. In order to achieve the aims of the study, the researcher employed the descriptive methodology by using a questionnaire, which consisted of 39 questions in 5 areas. In addition, this questionnaire was proven to valid and stable. The population- pool of the study comprised (47300) employees in the public sector of the northern governorates of the West Bank. Thus, the sample of the study comprised 384 employees, who were chosen by employing the random sample stratified method. After collecting and analyzing data, the researcher concluded that the socialization institutions influence on women access to senior administrative positions that the percentage reached 75%. Thus, the most influential socialization institution was Al.Rifaq Group since it got the first rank with an arithmetic average of (3.84). After that, the order of the socialization institutions was the institutions of the civil society, family, media and school to the extent that there were no statistically significant differences among the responses of the participants in the questionnaire. This was because of many factors such as gender, social status or marital status, educational qualifications and years of expertise, but there was a statically significant difference in the influence of socialization institutions on women access to senior administrative positions in the public sector due to the governorate- factor. Based on the previously mentioned results, the researcher recommended to develop training programs to build a media cadres women leaders who can change women stereotypes to wards their decision-making role, and to expand their participation in policy planning to determine the needs of women and highlight their role in society. In addition, the responsible departments should reconsider the planning of the Palestinian curriculum and highlight the significance of the gender. It is also essential that the civil society institutions cooperate with the governmental institutions to develop social policies supporting women in order to ease their access to senior administrative positions.