The achievement of authenticity for women within a career context

In South Africa and around the world, the nature of work and careers is changing. Coupled with this, the changing roles of men and women in society due to increasing numbers of women participating in the economy and significant shifts in the expectations of people in relation to their work lives have led to new theories on career development emerging. Work is seen as an opportunity to provide more than an income, and opportunities to experience authenticity in career lives are sought. Research purpose: This study focuses on the interpretation of the phase of authenticity as described in the Kaleidoscope Career Model, which gives cognisance to the differences between men’s and women’s careers in the changing world of work. This study looks specifically at the dimension of authenticity, with particular reference to women.

Publisher: University of Johannesburg
Year of Publication: 2012