Cracks in the Ceiling? Historical and Contemporary Trends of African American Deans of Schools of Social Work

Banks, Leon; Hopps, June Gary; Briggs, Harold E.

doi:10.1177/1049731517706552

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“…Finally here, the essentially nonexistent representation of African Americans as editors and chiefs of the top U.S. social work journals in Table 7 is consistent with the few number of African Americans as deans and directors of schools of social work (Banks, Hopps, & Briggs, 2018). Together, these data reflect the reality of a European American male and European American female ruling class across our scholarship as currently reflected in many academic social work venues.…”

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How Are African Americans Currently Represented in Various Social Work Venues?

Briggs

Holosko

Banks

et al. 2017

Research on Social Work Practice

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This study explored how African Americans are currently represented in social work journals, research, and schools. Method: Journal publication content and editorship, research methods and designs, and school mission statements and course titles were examined. Results: Only 14% of publications in the top 5 social work journals targeted African Americans as study subjects. The terms "African American" and "race" appeared in only 10% of mission statements of the top 50 ranked schools of social work and 20% of mission statements of the top 23 ranked historically African American colleges and university (HBCU) schools of social work and appeared in only six bachelor of social work and four master of social work course titles at HBCU social work schools. Only 2 of the top 16 U.S. social work journal editors were African American. Discussion: Across current social work venues, this study reveals that there has been minimal emphasis in research and pedagogy on race and African American-related matters.

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How Are African Americans Currently Represented in Various Social Work Venues?

Briggs

Holosko

Banks

et al. 2017

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“…Based on the review of research literature from the past 20 years, Wolfe and Patterson Dilworth (2015) argue that "the title of administrator is considered whiteness property in higher education," and disparities between African-American and White administrators have been normalized (p. 667). For example, Banks et al (2018) reviewed the profiles of deans of top 50 schools of social work and found that only 9 (18%) were African-American. Although women have made some advancements in university administration, "the primary beneficiaries have been White women" (Wolfe & Patterson Dilworth, 2015, p. 675).…”

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Foreign-born academic leaders in U.S. higher education.

Mamiseishvili¹,

Stuckey²

2022

Journal of Diversity in Higher Education

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This qualitative narrative study is the first attempt to examine the experiences, motivations, and career pathways of foreign-born academic leaders who serve as deans at U.S. research universities. We interviewed 13 foreign-born deans from 10 different countries representing six disciplines. Participants in our study did not follow a predetermined career path and did not intentionally seek leadership roles but when they were presented with opportunities they rose to the occasion and seized the momentum. As they claimed and embraced their leadership identity, they received endorsement and support from people around them. The leaders in our study were deeply grateful for encouragement and support they received from mentors and close colleagues who often saw their potential even before they themselves did. Their ability to not "dwell" on the vulnerabilities and challenges and "work harder," "show greater productivity," "prove it wrong," "be mentally prepared to sacrifice," and accept the burden of proving that they belonged was a consistent theme among the participants. The study highlights the success stories of foreign-born leaders in the U.S. who are grateful for the opportunities they have encountered and sheds light on their contributions as leaders in academia, a largely missing piece in their story.

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“…Although recorded social work history does not always emphasize this fact, white supremacy is a contemporary and historical feature that helps maintain racism in the profession (Gregory, 2020). Social work is built upon the professionalization of white femininity (Fellows & Razack, 1998) and consists of a white majority within education and service organizations (Salsberg et al, 2017), with most deans of the top 50 schools of social work across the United States identifying as white (Banks et al, 2018). White supremacy ideology has become normative and embedded in social work practice (Badwall, 2014), research, andeducation (Corely &Young, 2018;McMahon & Allen-Meares, 1992).…”

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Mapping an Integrative Critical Race and Anti-Colonial Theoretical Framework in Social Work Practice

Elkassem

Murray-Lichtman²

2022

ASW

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The social inequities highlighted by the racial injustice protests of 2020 and the COVID-19 pandemic challenge the social work profession to respond to the past and present social consequences that disproportionately impact Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). We argue that social work's commitment to social justice has not taken up an explicit anti-racism mission to eradicate white supremacy, racism, and coloniality in the profession. We further argue that although social service agencies often include a commitment to cultural competence/humility, practices continue to be rooted in color-blind approaches to service and treatment. Social work's failure to address racism poses challenges for those from racialized backgrounds experiencing psychological distress due to racism and other inequities. Building upon the theoretical foundations of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and Anti-Colonialism, we provide a conceptual framework for practice and service delivery with BIPOC clients through social work praxis. This conceptual framework offers three overarching directives that include integrated critical race and anti-colonial theoretical concepts for social work practice and service delivery. We discuss the implications for application of this conceptual framework in practice and service delivery.

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Cracks in the Ceiling? Historical and Contemporary Trends of African American Deans of Schools of Social Work

Cited by 8 publications

References 18 publications

How Are African Americans Currently Represented in Various Social Work Venues?

How Are African Americans Currently Represented in Various Social Work Venues?

Foreign-born academic leaders in U.S. higher education.

Mapping an Integrative Critical Race and Anti-Colonial Theoretical Framework in Social Work Practice

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