Leadership at the Intersection of Gender and Race in Healthcare and Science: Case Studies and Tools

This book explores leadership narratives of women in healthcare and science, focusing on the intersection of gender, identity, and race. It proposes a strength-based approach to leadership challenges and discusses key themes such as leadership redefined, intersectionality, and implications for teaching about leadership. It offers practical tools and organizational learnings for transformation in clinical care, education, research, and policies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 266 pages
Publication date: 28 July 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the captivating narratives of women leaders in healthcare and science, shedding light on the intricate intersections of gender, identity, and race that shape their journeys. Through a case study approach, it explores the diverse experiences and contributions of women worldwide, offering a fresh perspective on leadership. By advocating for an inclusive and strength-based approach, the text seeks to redefine leadership standards and provide a roadmap for empowering women in these fields.

Key themes explored include the redefinition of leadership by individuals who do not traditionally identify as leaders, the profound impact of the intersectionality of race and gender on leadership, and the implications for teaching leadership in healthcare and science. The book is grounded in robust theory that is translated into practical insights and illustrated through compelling leadership case studies. It offers valuable tools and organizational learnings to drive transformative change in clinical care, education, research, and policies within healthcare and science.

This book is a valuable resource for leaders at all levels within healthcare and science, as well as for students and academics specializing in gender studies, leadership studies, organization and governance, anthropology, sociology, higher education, public health, social work, nursing, and medicine. Chapter 10 of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons [Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND)] 4.0 license.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367552510