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The Intersection Of Motherhood And Academia As Conceptualized By Female Doctoral Students, Shaina A. Riser
The Intersection Of Motherhood And Academia As Conceptualized By Female Doctoral Students, Shaina A. Riser
LSU Doctoral Dissertations
The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the attitudes of current female doctoral candidates who express an interest in pursuing a career in the professoriate, as well as express a desire to have children. The participants will explain how they conceptualize the intersection of academia and motherhood, by detailing how they negotiate and navigate their current status in as a graduate student and their future career and family goals. A limited amount of literature has been published that specifically explores the intersection of academia and motherhood as conceptualized specifically by female graduate students. Therefore, the intent of the …