Ethical counselling considerations for corporate managers regarding feminist epistemology

Abstract

Feminist epistemology is an alternative to traditional epistemic paradigms. It emphasizes the importance of considering diverse perspectives, particularly those marginalized within patriarchal systems, and critiques the limitations of a universal epistemology that often excludes women's experiences and contributions. We will argue that corporate knowledge should be impacted by feminist knowledge and that feminist epistemology is necessary for achieving gender equality in big private organizations for female leaders. The risk of having a hegemonic masculine epistemology overflowing from moral philosophy to political philosophy and thus in all area knowledge occurs. Philosophy influences every aspect of our lives as humans. The importance of the feminine top leader knower in a private organization is valuable and salient for the well-being of female employees, other marginalized groups, end consumers, products, ethical decisions, social justice or high increased profits according to some studies. One solution to increase the participation of women in leadership positions is to acknowledge their unique contri-bution to corporate knowledge creation by offering ethical counselling to corporate managers, both men and women, so they can understand, promote and encourage women participation in top leadership positions.