The Ivory Tower
eBook - ePub

The Ivory Tower

Perspectives of Women of Color in Higher Education

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Ivory Tower

Perspectives of Women of Color in Higher Education

About this book

The Ivory Tower: Perspectives of Women of Color in Higher Education highlights the voices of women of color in academia. When institutions ignore these voices by continuing to overlook the obstacles and experiences of women of color in higher education, they systematically derail their success. Hearing and understanding the firsthand accounts of women of color is a critical component in the recruitment, retention, and success of women of color. This book serves as the platform for allowing women of color to share their narratives. While it is important to acknowledge that women of color in the academe often face the double-jeopardy of race and gender bias, the chapter authors' personal experiences tout critical themes paramount for responding to these biases. As they rightfully take their place in higher education, these themes include establishing boundaries to promote socio-emotional preservation; recognizing the value of mentorship; becoming resilient during the journey; and acknowledging one's identity to be your authentic self.

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Table of contents

  1. Foreword, Linda C. Tillman
  2. Acknowledgments
  3. Introduction: Empowering Women of Color in Academia Kimetta R. Hairston and Tawannah G. Allen
  4. PART I BEGINNING THE JOURNEY IN ACADEMIA
  5. PART II ADVANCING THROUGH
  6. PART III MENTORSHIP OR SPONSORSHIP
  7. PART IV THRIVING . . . NOT JUST SURVIVING
  8. Afterword, Aminta H. Breaux
  9. About the Editors and Contributors