Abstract
While the heritage of male domination has been addressed in many papers, little has been done to explore the culture of women preventing women from rising—the “Mean Girl Culture.” This workshop will examine the opportunities and challenges associated with women mentoring women in academia, where the male heritage has created an environment in which the glass ceiling, glass cliff effect, and sticky floor keep women from rising to leadership positions. Strategies will be discussed to confront these barriers and challenge the ongoing subjugation of women. While stereotypes, gender biases, and an oppressive “mean girl” culture often discourage women from achieving success, effective mentoring relationships can oppose the phenomena and build supportive communities. Mentoring relationships take different forms. Stories from women mentors and women who have been mentored will be shared as participants learn how to work together to lift up others. Women mentoring women can change college campuses by establishing professional networks, opening doors to leadership, and creating increased opportunities for women. Participants in the workshop will also build community as they engage in discussion and activities.
Presenters
Chandra MassnerProfessor, Communication, University of Pikeville, Kentucky, United States Le Anne Epling
Professor of Psychology, Social Sciences, University of Pikeville, Kentucky, United States Rachel Little
Nancy Cade
Davenport Distinguished Professor of History and Political Science and Chair of the Division of Social Science, University of Pikeville
Details
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Theme
2020 Special Focus—Reflecting on Community Building: Ways of Creating and Transmitting Heritage
KEYWORDS
Mentoring, Gender Stereotypes, Higher Education
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