M.Ed. (Tertiary Didactics) / This study was undertaken with the purpose of investigating the current situation of female teachers employed at Afrikaans secondary schools in the Transvaal. Special attention was given to the ratio of male to female teachers employed by the Transvaal Education Department as well as the number and type of promotional posts held by them. Relevant reasons for the low percentage of female teachers occupying promotional posts are discussed in context with their degree of career motivation ...