Abstract
M.Phil.
Orientation: In South Africa and around the world, the nature of work and
careers is changing. Coupled with this, the changing roles of men and women in
society due to increasing numbers of women participating in the economy and
significant shifts in the expectations of people in relation to their work lives have
led to new theories on career development emerging. Work is seen as an
opportunity to provide more than an income, and opportunities to experience
authenticity in career lives are sought.
Research purpose: This study focuses on the interpretation of the phase of
authenticity as described in the Kaleidoscope Career Model, which gives
cognisance to the differences between men’s and women’s careers in the
changing world of work. This study looks specifically at the dimension of
authenticity, with particular reference to women.