“…Our review of the literature on women and academia revealed that discrepancies in salary levels and promotions between women and men seem to still exist (Hill, Leinbaugh, Bradley, & Hazler, 2005;West & Curtis, 2006). Although the number of women attaining doctoral degrees and faculty appointments has increased, women still represent a disproportionate number of lower ranking positions (Misra, Kennelly, & Karides, 1999;Oleck & McNatt, 1999;Park, 1996;West & Curtis, 2006;Winkler, 2000).…”