Microaggressions and the Experiences of Black Women in Educational Leadership

• In Event: Marriott Roundtable Session 28
  In Roundtable Session: Leadership, Privilege, and Women of Color

Abstract

Black women face multiple barriers to success in educational leadership. Additionally current research often serves to juxtapose black women’s experiences against those of their white female or black male colleagues. Using intersectionality, this qualitative study focused on the experiences of 10 black female school leaders as they negotiated their roles. We finds that they were frequently subjected to microaggressions creating ongoing dilemmas and negatively impacting their senses of efficacy and acceptance in these roles.

Authors

• Jennie Weiner, University of Connecticut

• Laura Burton, University of Connecticut - Storrs

• Daron E Cyr, University of Connecticut - Storrs