Cultural Intelligence as a Bridge: Women Administrators Weaving Ancient Indian Philosophy into Global Educational Frameworks.

Pallabi Roy; Rina Godara

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.80096

Cultural Intelligence as a Bridge: Women Administrators Weaving Ancient Indian Philosophy into Global Educational Frameworks.

Author(s)	Ms. Pallabi Roy, Dr. Rina Godara
Country	India
Abstract	This conceptual paper explores the intersection of cultural intelligence, ancient Indian wisdom traditions, and contemporary global educational management through the lens of women leadership. The study proposes a theoretical framework that synthesizes the timeless principles of Indian philosophy with modern cultural intelligence paradigms to address the complex challenges of educational leadership in an increasingly interconnected world. By examining the philosophical underpinnings of concepts such as 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family) and 'Sarva Jana Hitaya' (welfare of all beings), the research establishes their relevance to developing cultural intelligence in educational settings. The paper argues that women educational leaders, drawing from their unique positionality and lived experiences, can effectively integrate these ancient wisdom traditions with contemporary global perspectives to create more inclusive and culturally responsive educational environments. Through a critical analysis of existing literature and theoretical constructs, this study develops a conceptual model that identifies four key dimensions: philosophical integration, cultural adaptation, leadership authenticity, and global consciousness. These dimensions are explored through the dual lenses of ancient Indian philosophical texts and modern cultural intelligence theories, offering new insights into how women leaders navigate and bridge diverse cultural paradigms in educational management. Furthermore, the research examines how this integrated approach enhances decision-making processes, stakeholder engagement, and institutional development in multicultural educational contexts. The proposed framework suggests that women leaders who successfully synthesize ancient wisdom with contemporary global perspectives demonstrate enhanced abilities in cross-cultural communication, conflict resolution, and institutional transformation. This conceptual exploration contributes to the growing body of knowledge on cultural intelligence in educational leadership while highlighting the unique contributions of women leaders in bridging traditional wisdom with global educational needs.
Keywords	CULTURAL INTELLIGENCE, EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT, WOMEN LEADERSHIP, INDIAN PHILOSOPHY, GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES.
Field	Sociology > Education
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-06-01
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i03.80096

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