Date
5-2019
Document Type
Capstone Project (Open Access)
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Department
Social, Behavioral & Global Studies
Major
Social Behavioral Sciences, Sociology
First Advisor
Armando Arias
Abstract
This capstone will focus on women faculty of color who are underrepresented in faculty positions in predominantly white institutions. Although not all women faculty of color experience discriminatory treatment we can not ignore the lived experiences of these women who are in a disadvantage within academia. The lack of diversification, unequal representation, and socio-cultural understanding prompts society to take a closer insight to determine the necessary steps in facilitating institutional change within higher education. In order to promote equality for women faculty of color I recommend changing the institutionalized policies, developing quality support and mentoring groups in order to hinder negative experiences in job satisfaction that lead to greater retention rates within women faculty of color pursuing tenured or leadership positions.
Recommended Citation
Medina, Luz Areli, "Women Faculty of Color, Higher Education, and Sociocultural Change" (2019). Capstone Projects and Master's Theses. 492.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/caps_thes_all/492
Included in
Adult and Continuing Education Commons, Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Curriculum and Social Inquiry Commons, Gender Equity in Education Commons, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Commons, Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons