Carmen Twillie Ambar, Bette L. Bottoms, Diana Bartelli Carlin, Jacqueline Edmondson, Nichola D. Gutgold, Helen Heinrich,
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...
This edited collection examines women’s roles in the academy. Statistics show that women outnumber men in most universities and that women’s pay s...
