Women of Color on the Rise: Leadership and Administration in

Women of Color on the Rise: Leadership and Administration in
Title: Women of Color on the Rise: Leadership and Administration in Social Work Education and the Academy

Authors: Halaevalu FO Vakalahi and Wilma Peebles-Wilkins

Social workers have long fought to bring diversity, inclusiveness, and economic justice to the communities in which they serve, but for decades the internal practices of the profession have contradicted its public persona, perpetuating myths and misconceptions about women of color and their ability to teach and lead. In these essays African American, Asian American, Latina, Pacific Islander, and Native American women share their experiences within the field of social work, describing their rise to leadership and their efforts to maintain authority.

Emphasizing themes of social change and justice, these narratives make visible the unique challenges faced by leaders and administrators of color, an issue that continues to affect women entering and working within the field today. Trading on decades of experience, Halaevalu F. O. Vakalahi and Wilma Peebles-Wilkins have chosen essays that specifically address gaps in existing literature, examining concerns and techniques that contribute to the development of women of color as leaders.

The lessons contained in this volume will inform future research, policy, and practice and enhance the literature on diversity in the profession. One chapter, written by a university vice president, focuses entirely on working within the academy. Altogether, these contributors prove that culturally based paradigms of leadership, which have been historically devalued and suppressed, are extremely valuable to women on the rise.

ISBN: 9780231144766
Number Of Pages: 248
Published: 4th December 2009
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Edition: 1
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