Title: Unequal profession : race and gender in legal academia /
Authors: Deo, Meera E. 1975-
Year: 2019
Subjects: Minority women law teachers United States Social conditions.; Discrimination in employment United States; Sex discrimination in employment United States; Sex discrimination against women United States; Discrimination in employment; Sex discrimination against women; Sex discrimination in employment; United States
Abstract: "This book is the first formal, empirical investigation into the law faculty experience using a distinctly intersectional lens, examining both the personal and professional lives of law faculty members. Comparing the professional and personal experiences of women of color professors with white women, white men, and men of color faculty from assistant professor through dean emeritus, Unequal Profession explores how the race and gender of individual legal academics affects not only their individual and collective experience, but also legal education as a whole. Drawing on quantitative and qualitative empirical data, Meera E. Deo reveals how race and gender intersect to create profound implications for women of color law faculty members, presenting unique challenges as well as opportunities to improve educational and professional outcomes in legal education"--Publisher's website.
Contents: Introduction : investigating raceXgender in legal academia -- Barriers to entry -- Ugly truths behind the mask of collegiality -- Connections and confrontations with students -- Tenure and promotion challenges -- Leading the charge -- In pursuit of work/life balance -- Conclusion : Implementing support, strategies, and solutions -- Appendix : Methodological approach.