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The Intersections of Race and Gender for Latina Midlevel Leaders
Author(s) -
Garcia Lisa R.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
new directions for community colleges
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1536-0733
pISSN - 0194-3081
DOI - 10.1002/cc.20412
Subject(s) - race (biology) , community college , face (sociological concept) , african american , portrait , student affairs , political science , gender studies , psychology , public relations , higher education , sociology , pedagogy , medical education , medicine , art , social science , ethnology , art history , law
This chapter provides a portrait of midlevel Latina leadership in community colleges, focusing on the intersections of gender and race. The chapter will also examine the challenges and barriers Latinas face as midlevel leaders, the role of mentors, as well as provide recommendations for community colleges to help increase the numbers of Latina leaders in their institutions.