The scholarly literature on gender diversity on corporate boards is examined through a bibliometric examination of women’s representation in corporate governance (CG). This research reviews pertinent literature, concentrating on works that investigate different facets of women’s involvement, functions and effects in CG frameworks worldwide. In order to assess trends, major topics and the effects of gender diversity on corporate performance and governance structures, this study examines 390 publications from the Scopus and Web of Science databases. To find trends in publication production, authorship patterns and citation impact over a certain time period, the analysis makes use of R-Studio, Biblioshiny and VOSviewer tools. The findings show that the topic is receiving more attention, and contributions are coming from a range of disciplinary perspectives. Despite their small presence in the area, the analysis revealed a large quantity of research on women’s involvement in CG. The research consistently shows that gender diversity and economic performance are positively correlated. It also highlights growing conversations about gender equity in corporate leadership and provides insight into future research directions that aim to advance greater equality and inclusivity in CG frameworks and sustainability in contemporary business environments.
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