Leadership at the Intersections: Women of Color Directors and Chairs in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Session Submission Type: Sponsored Roundtable

Abstract

This roundtable brings together women of color to discuss the specific challenges we have experienced as directors of programs in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Given the historical marginalization of women of color within Women’s Studies, the growing number of women of color in leadership positions represents important progress. However, women of color still face unique challenges navigating the intersections of race, gender, and other systems of power in such positions that are often not discussed. By beginning a dialogue about our experiences, we seek to develop greater interchange and stronger support for women of color in director level positions.

Sub Unit

• General Conference / SUBTHEME THREE: Revisiting Intersectionality

Moderator

• Christa Craven, College of Wooster

Presenters

• Patti L. Duncan, Oregon State University

• Yi-Chun Tricia Tricia Lin, Southern Connecticut State University

• Shannon J. Miller, Minnesota State University, Mankato

• Vivien Ng, University at Albany, SUNY