Thriving in Higher Education by Jennifer L. Martin, Jennifer ... - 9781805928348

Thriving in Higher EducationUncovering Institutional Counter-Stories through Abolitionist Feminist Mentoring\nAuthor(s): Jennifer L. Martin, Jennifer N. Brooks\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Limited, United Kingdom\nImprint: Emerald Publishing Limited\nISBN-13: 9781805928348, 978-1805928348\nSynopsis\nThriving in Higher Education: Uncovering Institutional Counter-Stories Through Abolitionist Feminist Mentoring shares personal narratives that highlight the critical role of mentoring in academic successespecially for women and people of color on the tenure track. Institutions often use mechanisms of control to shame those who challenge hegemonic norms and expectations. These shaming practices serve to silence and isolate victims, contributing to the hidden and ongoing nature of these mechanisms. In this book, scholars share experiences of microaggressions, racial battle fatigue, and institutional retaliation, revealing the hidden costs of advocating for justice and tr.