Document Type
Book
Publication Title
Black Women’s Formal and Informal Ways of Leadership: Actualizing the Vision of a More Equitable Workplace
Abstract
This chapter explores nine Black women's formal and informal ways of leadership in the academy. Constructive disruptions by these nine Black women were based on their strong principles, values, and purpose as leaders. In addition, they initiated, managed, and overcame disruptions, including institutional oppression. Using the lens of intersectionality, critical race theory (CRT), and system justification theory, the researchers ground the documented constructive disruptions of instructional change of these nine Black women leaders. Document analysis of public records was used to determine the themes and tenets of these nine Black women's ways of leadership. Results showed that Black women are the most underrepresented in the academy as college presidents, there are higher expectations for them compared to their counterparts, many lack the benefits of mentorship, and micro affirmations can be a positive, motivating force. Implications for Black women aspiring to become institutional leaders are also highlighted in this chapter.
DOI
10.4018/978-1-6684-3827-5.ch001
Publication Date
2023
ISBN
9781668438275
Recommended Citation
Johnson-Leslie, Natalie A.; Davis, Kimberley M.; Bowser, Audrey D.; and Leslie, Hewlett Steve, "Nine Black Women Leaders in the Academy: Promoters of Constructive Disruption and Institutional Change" (2023). Teacher Education Faculty Publications. 4.
https://arch.astate.edu/ebs-tedu-facpub/4
