A Critical Examination of the Influence of Organisation Factors on the Career Journey of Female Professors in the UK Higher Education

The 2022 World Bank report reveals a global disparity in the labour force participation rates between men and women, with women comprising just over 50% compared to 80% of men. This global trend is further exemplified in the United Kingdom, where, according to the same report, the labour force participation rate among females stands at 58.5%, while among males, it is higher at 66.3%. These statistics underscore the persistent gender gap in workforce participation, both on a global scale and within specific national contexts such as the United Kingdom.