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Gender equality in our country was passed in 1984. Law 1566/85 allowed the two sexes to participate with their application, to the process of occupying positions in the educational administration. The profession of teacher has always been attractive to female gender, so in the primary and higher education sector, the majority of staff is women. Analogically, however, this is not the case in the field of management executives, where the highest percentage is men. This finding was the starting point for this work, which set out to investigate, because there is this under-representation of women in managerial positions and especially in the field of Secondary Technical and Vocational Education. The survey was conducted quantitatively, with a questionnaire in which directors took part and answered questions about whether there are gender barriers and obligations stemming from social stereotypes, their leadership style, their perception of effective administration, their vision of education and the way it is implemented. The results of the survey show that male and female managers are facing similar obstacles and aids. Women have hardly experienced any discrimination on grounds of sex in their assessment and in the administration from the subordinates. The style of women's administration is collaborative, with a special emphasis on relationships and the maintenance of a good climate among staff members, students and the manager. The vision and the kind of leadership between men and women does not seem to have great differences. Women show considerable capacity and commitment to the job, and many aim to continue their career in a senior management position. Therefore, the lack of women in this area is not due to obstacles due to social stereotypes, but rather because women do not claim such positions, the exercise of power does not fit into their psychological composition, and it is necessary to engage in the profession many hours outside the compulsory teaching hours.