Women in Catholic Higher Education Border Work, Living Experiences, and Social Justice |
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Editor:
| Hesse-Biber, Sharlene Leckenby, Denise |
Contribution by:
| Bressler, Stephanie Kaplan, Carey Kuntz, Susan Love, Patrick McGuire, Patricia A. Mitchem, Stephanie Y. Cho Oh, Bonnie Bongwan Range, Joan A. Stetz, Margaret Wall, Barbara E. |
ISBN: | 978-0-7391-0582-5 |
Publication Date: | Jun 2003 |
Publisher: | Lexington Books/Fortress Academic
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $51.99 |
Book Description:
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Delving into discourse traditionally silenced by the Catholic hierarchy, this edited collection observes the ways in which patriarchal structures often hinder women's advancement within Catholic institutions of higher learning. The contributors describe their own conflicts and successes in their attempts to negotiate their academic careers and personal lives in the context of the clash between secular and Catholic patriarchal values. The contributors suggest concrete steps toward...
More DescriptionDelving into discourse traditionally silenced by the Catholic hierarchy, this edited collection observes the ways in which patriarchal structures often hinder women's advancement within Catholic institutions of higher learning. The contributors describe their own conflicts and successes in their attempts to negotiate their academic careers and personal lives in the context of the clash between secular and Catholic patriarchal values. The contributors suggest concrete steps toward social justice for women who teach and work in Catholic higher education.