Published Online:October 2025
Product Name:The IUP Journal of Corporate Governance
Product Type:Article
Product Code:IJCG031025
DOI:10.71329/IUPJCG/2025.24.4.57-77
Author Name:Ravi Sankar Pasupuleti, Deevena Charitha Jangam, Deepthi Thiyyagura and Anitha Bhimavarapu
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Subject/Domain:Management
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Pages:57-77
This study examines research on women in corporate governance (WCG) from 2014 to 2024. Analyzing 562 articles from the Scopus database, the study employs co-occurrence network analysis, thematic mapping, and trend analysis to identify key research themes, influential authors, and emerging trends. The findings reveal a diverse global research landscape, with Spain, Italy, and the US leading in publication volume, while countries like Canada and Pakistan show high citation impact. The thematic analysis uncovers six primary research clusters: sustainable development, female representation, governance approach, numerical models, regional studies, and innovation. "Governance approach" emerges as the most central theme, interconnecting various aspects of WCG research. Trending topics analysis highlights the growing importance of sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and region-specific studies in recent years. Based on these insights, the study proposes future research directions, including intersectionality in WCG, longitudinal studies, cross-cultural comparisons, and the relationship between gender diversity and innovation. The study contributes to the understanding of WCG research evolution and provides a roadmap for scholars and practitioners to address critical gaps in the field, ultimately promoting gender equality and sustainable corporate governance practices.
The role of women in corporate governance (WCG) has become a focal point in discussions on gender diversity and equitable representation within the corporate sphere.