In this memoir, Mary Kay Thompson Tetreault describes how a Catholic girl from Nebraska discovered her callings as a feminist, as an academic, and as a university administrator. Reflecting on both her accomplishments and challenges, she considers just how much second-wave feminism has transformed academia and how much reform is still needed.
The transformation of higher education is examined through detailed ethnographies of three diverse universities, focusing on the impact of faculty of color and women. This study highlights how their presence has reshaped relationships of privilege and diversity within academic institutions, offering insights into the evolving dynamics in higher education and the challenges and opportunities that arise from this diversification.
Exploring the intersection of feminism and education, this expanded edition delves into the dynamics of privilege and race within classroom settings. It features updated chapters and a significant new chapter addressing the impact of unacknowledged whiteness on classroom discussions. The authors provide practical examples and extend their analysis beyond the classroom to reflect on the current landscape of American higher education, making the themes relevant and pressing for contemporary discussions on equity and inclusion.