Women in the Academy
eBook - PDF

Women in the Academy

Learning From Our Diverse Career Pathways

  1. 182 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Women in the Academy

Learning From Our Diverse Career Pathways

About this book

This edited collection examines women's roles in the academy. Statistics show that women outnumber men in most universities and that women's pay still lags behind men's, but the numbers only hint at the broader story. This edited collection fills that gap with the stories of twelve women—from part-time faculty to college presidents—who answer key questions such as why they pursued a career in the academy and how they handled childcare issues and sexism in the workplace. Advice, encouragement, and caution are offered to guide those considering a career in the academy and those already in academe who are wondering about their options. This book is recommended for burgeoning female scholars and for established scholars of any gender in women's studies, gender studies, higher education, and communication studies.

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Table of contents

  1. Contents
  2. Foreword
  3. Introduction
  4. Chapter One: Standing Tall
  5. Chapter Two: Personal Reflections on Being a Woman Leader in Academia
  6. Chapter Three: Finding Motivation in Stereotypes and Double Binds
  7. Chapter Four: Collaboration, Mentoring, and Learning Can Lead to a Life Filled with All Three
  8. Chapter Five: Reclaiming Authenticity
  9. Chapter Six: Found in Translation
  10. Chapter Seven: First Generation to Full Professor
  11. Chapter Eight: The Feminism of the Everyday
  12. Chapter Nine: Joy is in the Journey
  13. Chapter Ten: Bold Questions for my Heart and Head
  14. Why Women’s Voices Matter
  15. Epilogue
  16. Index
  17. About the Editors and Contributors