African American Women in (white) Academe
Author: Joy James
ISBN: 9780415906371
Written as a challenge to discriminatory hiring, promotion, and tenure practices, Spirit, Space and Survival confronts racist and sexist practices in academia. Presenting essays by African American women in administration, psychology, political science, American studies, education, women's studies, literature, artist-in-residence programs, and African American studies, this collection challenges academic hierarchies, and places community as central in learning. Divided into three sections, Spirit, Space and Survival examines the dilemmas and contributions of African American women struggling with Eurocentric disciplines, students, faculty, and administrators in predominantly white institutions. The first section focuses on spiritual and intellectual sources and inspirations, covering such topics as the expanding tradition of African American women artists, and the relationships between African-centered philosophy, critical thinking, and women's political activism. The second section cr
Publisher: Routledge
Publish Date: 1993
Subjects: Education / Higher, Social Science / Ethnic Studies / African American Studies, Social Science / Discrimination & Race Relations
This book is available in the following Community Centers: Cross-Cultural Center (Location: Black/African American (BLCK)), Cross-Cultural Center (Location: ), Women's Center (Location: Women in Academia)