Abstract

Conclusion. In this context, the importance of building inclusive, equitable, and supportive school structures has been highlighted to prevent gender-based symbolic pressures and role limitations.

Keywords: Discrimination, tokenism in teachers, tokenism, school structure, obstructive bureaucracy, facilitating bureaucracy

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