Women Thriving in Academia

This book empowers women in academia to unite, share stories, and inspire and encourage one another. It provides international perspectives from Asia, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom and offers real examples, success stories, and practical advice from academic women at all levels. It chronicles the challenges and opportunities posed by the higher education sector and cuts across the fields of leadership, management, and gender studies, empowering women to better navigate and thrive in the academic world.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 26 April 2021
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

In a male-dominated higher education sector characterized by overt and subtle adversities for women, the path to academic success is rarely a straightforward and easy one. This book aims to empower women in academia to unite and share their stories, inspiring and encouraging one another. Providing international perspectives from Asia, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, and packed with real examples, success stories, and practical advice from academic women at all levels, this timely text equips readers with the knowledge and tools to understand how higher education institutions can move beyond the constraints that have held highly competent women back for far too long. Chronicling both the challenges and opportunities posed by the higher education sector, this book cuts across the fields of leadership, management, and gender studies, offering a finely curated collection that empowers women not only to navigate the academic world but also to thrive in it.

The male-dominated higher education sector is marked by overt and subtle challenges for women, making their journey in academia arduous. This book seeks to empower women in academia by fostering a sense of unity and sharing their experiences. Drawing from diverse international perspectives, including Asia, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, it offers a wealth of real-life examples, success stories, and practical advice from academic women across various levels. This timely text aims to equip readers with the knowledge and tools to understand how higher education institutions can break free from the barriers that have hindered the progress of highly capable women. By delving into both the challenges and opportunities within the sector, the book encompasses fields such as leadership, management, and gender studies, providing a comprehensive collection that empowers women to navigate the academic world and thrive in it.

The male-dominated higher education sector presents numerous obstacles and challenges for women, making their academic journey complex and difficult. This book aims to empower women in academia by fostering a sense of unity and sharing their stories. Drawing from diverse international perspectives, including Asia, Australia, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, it provides a wealth of real-life examples, success stories, and practical advice from academic women across various levels. This timely text seeks to equip readers with the knowledge and tools to understand how higher education institutions can break free from the barriers that have hindered the progress of highly capable women. By delving into both the challenges and opportunities within the sector, the book encompasses fields such as leadership, management, and gender studies, offering a comprehensive collection that empowers women to navigate the academic world and thrive in it.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839822292