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Journal Title
Social Sciences
Year (definitive publication)
2022
Language
English
Country
Switzerland
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Abstract
This article analyzes the experiences and strategies of white and black women in positions of some power, in which they are able to strive to reduce inequalities and promote social change. From a qualitative perspective, this seeks to open the discussions around the possible applications of intersectionality between gender and “race”/ethnicity for studying the “tokenism phenomenon”. The results reveal six major themes that demonstrate how, while both white and black women share negative consequences of tokenism, the intersections of gender and “race”/ethnicity create dynamics that make black women’s experiences unique. Overall, we may therefore conclude the interviewees represent “agents of change” and deploy their power to promote equality in a variety of ways.
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Keywords
Tokenism,Gender,Ethnicity,Women leaders,Social change
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Other Social Sciences - Social Sciences
Funding Records
| Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
|---|---|
| DL 57/2016/CP 1359/CT0023 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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