The Impact of Ethics and Faith on the Leadership Styles of Black Women in Higher Education

• In Event: 66.059 - Poster Session 14
  In Poster Session: 66.059-1 - School Leadership, Instructional Leadership, and Leading Through the Challenges of Social Justice and Contemporary Issues

Abstract

This phenomenological qualitative study explored the connection between ethics and faith and impact that such connection has on the leadership styles of Black women in Institutions of higher education. Throughout the past few years it appears there is a proliferation of women entering roles that were traditionally occupied by their male counterparts. Specifically, leadership has usually been socially constructed as a patriarchal influenced endeavor with special challenges and pitfalls for women. Women entering leadership positions face barriers and many times give up because they become overwhelmed in dealing with barriers. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to understand the role and impact of ethics and faith on the leadership styles of Black women in higher education.

Author

• Emetrude Lewis, North Carolina A&T State University