The ivory tower : perspectives of women of color in higher education

The ivory tower : perspectives of women of color in higher education / edited by Kimetta R. Hairston and Tawannah G. Allen.

Other author/creator	Hairston, Kimetta, 1970- editor.
Other author/creator	Allen, Tawannah G., editor.
Format	Book and Print
Publication Info	Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield, [2023]
Description	xiv, 216 pages ; 24 cm
Subject(s)	African American women--Education (Higher) --Case studies. African American women--Education (Graduate) --Case studies. African American women college administrators--Case studies. African American women college teachers--Case studies. Discrimination in higher education. Sex discrimination in higher education. Feminism and education.

Partial contents	Introduction: Empowering Women of Color in Academia / Kimetta R. Hairston and Tawannah G. Allen -- Part 1. Beginning the Journey in Academia -- Part 2. Advancing Through -- Part 3. Mentorship or Sponsorshipc -- Part 4. Thriving ... Not Just Surviving -- Afterword / Aminta H. Breaux.
Abstract	"Women of color in the academe often face the double-jeopardy of race and gender bias. The Ivory Tower features firsthand accounts of BIPOC women in academia in order to promote the recruitment, retention, and success of women of color in higher education institutions. Topics include socio-emotional preservation, mentorship, and authentic identity"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography note	Includes bibliographical references and index.
Issued in other form	Online version: Ivory tower Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, [2023] 9781475868258
Genre/form	Case studies.
LCCN	2022029056
ISBN	9781475868234
ISBN	1475868235
ISBN	(eBook)

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