Experiences of female higher education academics in Zimbabwe
A decolonial feminist perspective
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12331124 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Barbara Tsverukayi (0000-0002-9944-1388, Vienna University of Economics and Business, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 37 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 89-98 |
| Publication date | 2023-04-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Agenda (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1013-0950 • E-ISSN: 2158-978X |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/10130950.2023.2225289 |
| OpenAlex | W4382117626 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 19 |
The low representation of women in leadership positions continues to characterise higher education institutions (HEIs) in Africa. Most senior positions, from Programme Coordinators, to Departmental Chairpersons, Deans of Faculties, Directorships and Vice-Chancellorships, remain occupied by men. Arguments for more representation of women in academic leadership positions have largely been shaped by neoliberal feminist thoughts which emphasise gender parity or numerical representation. While critical, the limitation of this approach is that it lacks engagement with the lived experiences of women academics in HEIs, which still carry colonial legacies, and patriarchal structures and processes. In the context of scholarly discussions on the need to decolonise HEIs, coupled with a rising critique of hegemonic western feminist influence, there are pertinent questions on how women academics respond to, and resist the gendered policies, structures and processes in universities, using alternative feminisms. This study offers a feminist interrogation of the experiences of black women occupying decision-making positions in two of Zimbabwe’s HEIs, presenting the results of qualitative empirical research. It explores the extent to which decolonial feminism and associated ethics of care have influenced women empowerment, shaping and improving experiences of female academics in leadership positions within HEIs in Zimbabwe
Colonialism · Context (archaeology · Empowerment · Feminism · Hegemony · Higher education · Perspective (graphical · Political science · Politics · Representation (politics · Sociology · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Gender Politics and Representation · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Law
Handbook for Achieving Gender Equity Through Education
Designing Qualitative Research
Case Study Research
Social Research Methods
Cruzando fronteras
Decolonial feminist theory
Practical Research
Toward a Decolonial Feminism
Postcolonial and decolonial dialogues
Stay in the Game
Situated Knowledges
Decolonization and the Question of Subjectivity
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2024 - 2025 (2) |
| Highly cited | No |