Women in the Academy

Learning From Our Diverse Career Pathways

Contributions by Carmen Twillie Ambar, Bette L. Bottoms, Diana Bartelli Carlin, Jacqueline Edmondson chancellor and chief acad, Nichola D. Gutgold, Helen Heinrich, Claudine Keenan, Angela Linse, Anne F. Mattina Stonehill College, Mariko Silver, Kala M. Stroup, Stephanie Butler Velegol Edited by Nichola D. Gutgold, Angela R. Linse

Publication date:

05 April 2016

Length of book:

180 pages

Publisher

Lexington Books

Dimensions:

239x160mm
6x9"

ISBN-13: 9781498520348

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.
Of the life histories of women in higher education, this is the best I've read. Women in the Academy will be a valuable resource for any woman considering a career in academe. It's easy for me to envision that many will be inspired to take the plunge after reading this book.