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Scholars of marginalized groups are experts on attitudes, behaviors, practices, and institutions that resist inclusion and reproduce bias. Many scholars who study marginalization also work from first-hand experience of it. Although academic experiences of marginalization usually occur in sites of mi...

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Published in:Politics & gender 2014-09, Vol.10 (3), p.432-437
Main Authors: Mershon, Carol, Walsh, Denise
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attitudes
Bias
Climate
Females
Intellectuals
Leadership
Marginality
Professions
Students
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Summary:Scholars of marginalized groups are experts on attitudes, behaviors, practices, and institutions that resist inclusion and reproduce bias. Many scholars who study marginalization also work from first-hand experience of it. Although academic experiences of marginalization usually occur in sites of middle-class privilege, the effects can be profound. Women in the U.S. political science profession continue to be underrepresented, and women of color severely so. This sends the message to all students that women lack the capacity to be scientists. Women in academe often internalize that message and too rarely seek leadership positions. When they do, their achievements are characterized as tokenism and devalued, revealing a hostile gender climate that enables bias to flourish. That bias is reflected in salary discrepancies, resource distribution, and service responsibilities (e.g., APSA 2011; Monroe et al. 2008). Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1743-923X
DOI:10.1017/S1743923X14000257