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An Examination Of The Underrepresentation Of Black Women In Senior Leadership Roles At Predominately White Institutions (Pwis): Exploring The Narratives Of Mid-Level Managers, Celyn C. Boykin

University of New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

Abstract

Black women are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership roles, particularly at predominately white institutions (PWIs). The purpose of this study is to examine the experiences of Black women at predominately white institutions who hold mid-level management roles and aspire to advance to senior leadership. This study details the experiences of five Black women who shared their stories of rising above racial and gender oppressions by overcoming stereotypes, understanding the value in mentorships and sponsorships, utilizing their systems of support and being empowered in their relationships with other Black women. Purposeful sampling was used to recruit the study participants. This …