Exploring Intersections of Identity With Native American Women Leaders

Autor:	Carenlee Barkdull
Rok vydání:	2009
Předmět:	Gender Studies Politics Social work Biculturalism Identity (social science) Social Welfare Gender studies Sociology Social psychology Social Sciences (miscellaneous) Human services Indigenous Qualitative research
Zdroj:	Affilia. 24:120-136
ISSN:	1552-3020 0886-1099
DOI:	10.1177/0886109909331700
Popis:	How do Native American women in social welfare leadership roles construct their identities as women, indigenous people, and human service professionals, and from what sources do they draw strength to remain resilient in the face of personal and political challenges? From this qualitative study conducted with four Native American women leaders working in a reservation community in Colorado, five major themes were identified: (a) knowing “who I am,” (b) turning points, (c) walking in two worlds (biculturalism), (d) call to service, and (e) women are the backbone (gender and matrilineality). The intersections of race, gender, and place are highlighted. Implications for social work research, practice, and education are also explored.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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