A Bibliometric Investigation of the Roles and Obstacles of Women's Leadership in the Corporate Sector

This article uses a bibliometric approach to identify the roles of women in leadership and the various challenges they face in corporate management. The study's goal is to determine the leading countries, commonly used keywords, research trends and the dynamics of the growth of scientific papers on this subject over the previous fifteen years (2010–2025). To process and analyse data from the Scopus database, programs like VOSviewer and Bibliometrix (R Studio) were used. As a result of the analysis of 1,036 scientific publications, key research trends, the most productive countries and frequently used keywords were identified. It was found that despite the growing representation of women in leadership, structural barriers, gender inequality, and cultural and social constraints remain. The geographical and thematic differentiation of publications indicates the global importance of the topic under consideration and the interdisciplinary nature of the research. The bibliometric approach enabled the identification of the main research clusters: gender stereotypes and discrimination, institutional barriers, and the phenomenon of the “glass ceiling”. The findings highlight a growing interdisciplinary interest linking gender economics, corporate governance, and organizational psychology. Additionally, using the bibliometric technique, the study identifies scientific focus, research gaps, and prospects. Future research should focus on in-depth analysis of under-researched topics such as intersectionality and mentoring, as well as on developing practical tools to overcome structural and cultural barriers in women's leadership.