Constructions of Gender

CONTENTS

EDITOR’S NOTES

References

1 Setting the Stage: Broadly Considering Gender Constructions

Status of Women in Community Colleges

Evidence of Other Gender Inequities

Men of Color

Gender Performance and Masculinity

Gender and Leadership

Implications for Practice

Conclusion

Note

References

2 Achieving Gender Equity for Women Leaders in Community Colleges Through Better Communication

Approach

Findings

Gendered Communication

Physical Appearance

Pay Inequity

Relationships

Recommendations for Future Practice

Recommendations for Women Leaders

Recommendations for Institutional Leaders

Recommendations for Future Research

Conclusions

References

3 Changing Leadership: Taking a Stand by “Moving the Needle” for Women’s Leadership in Community Colleges

Previous Research and Phases of Study

Four Phases of Literature Development

Looking Forward

Study Background

Findings

Transformative Learning as Challenge

The Role of Advocacy in Leading

Position Challenges for Midlevel Leaders and Board Members

Recommendations

References

4 “Good” Places to Work: Women Faculty, Community Colleges, Academic Work, and Family Integration

Perspectives From the Literature

Conceptual Perspectives: Feminism and Choice

Research Background

Findings

The Community College Choice

Career Development and Leadership Choices

Time and Energy Choices

Analysis of Women’s Choices

Conclusion

References

5 The Clery Act on Campus: Status Update and Gender Implications

Background

Moving Forward

References

6 The Intersectionality of Gender and Race—Programs to Support Men of Color in Education

Literature Review

Research Background

Findings

Resiliency and Motivations to Pursue Higher Education

Student Engagement

School Involvement

Benefits of MMI Programming

Implications

Conclusion

References

7 From Boots to Suits: Women Veterans Transitioning to Community College Students

Stressors Faced by Women Warriors

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Military Sexual Trauma (MST)

Interpersonal Stressors

Homecoming Adjustment

Women Warriors as Veterans

Women Veterans as Community College Students

Implications for Practice and Policy

Provide Supportive Academic Resources

Provide Sensitivity Training for Faculty and Staff on Women Student–Veteran Issues

Provide a College Orientation for New Faculty and Staff

Develop Women Student–Veteran Workshops and Create a Welcoming VRC Environment

Provide Childcare Services for Women Student–Veterans

Establish a Women Student–Veteran Mentoring Program With Community Partners

Conclusion

Note

References

8 Conflating Gender and Identity: The Need for Gender-Fluid Programming in Community Colleges

Gender and Student Diversity

Gender and Faculty Diversity

Constructing Gender: Identity and Expression

Beyond Nomenclature: Gender, Labels, and Mattering

Cisprivilege

Gender Construction and the Community College Context

Community College Campus Climate

Paradigm Shifts: Getting Beyond Confining Definitions of Identity

Conclusion

References

9 Looking Forward—Strategies for Inclusivity

Current Gender Issues

Neoliberal Influence

Social Construction of Gender

Title IX

Persistent Glass Ceilings

Strategies for Changing Practice

Students

Faculty

Leadership

Policy

Conclusion

References

INDEX

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