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African American women and mentorship : lifting as we climb / Donna Gibson-McCrary, editor.
- Format:
- Book
- Series:
- African American women (Series)
- African American Women
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Mentoring--United States.
- Mentoring.
- African American women--Counseling of.
- African American women.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (216 pages).
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Nova Science Publishers, [2018]
- Summary:
- African Americans have seen marked improvements in all aspects of their lives in the past fifty years. Laws have permitted and supported discriminatory practices and procedures against African Americans in every aspect of their lives. They have always had to prove their worth just to be recognized or considered for a position, to accomplish goals that others were automatically afforded. It was not uncommon for African Americans to experience major setbacks based solely on the color of their skin. African American women have been at a greater disadvantage due to being African American and female; a double minority, if you will. Educational and employment opportunities were limited and when they were made available, those with experience made little effort to mentor African Americans to ensure their success. History has proven race and gender impacts leadership skills and potential as well as upward mobility in the workplace. Meeting the basic requirements for higher education, an internship, or employment is only one component necessary for success. Mentoring is a major factor in the success of individuals and without successful mentoring, many African Americans face adversity, isolation, and unnecessary hardships.Mentoring in the African American community has been a source of comfort for many years. The familial unit has served as a sounding board, a source of support and a safe place to disclose one's innermost feelings encompassing mental, spiritual and career struggles. Mentoring in all aspects of life is beneficial to the success of the individual, whether in education, one's social life, or employment. With individuals that are committed to the mentoring process, both parties will find mentoring beneficial and rewarding. It is essential for African Americans to reach back and lift up a protégé while simultaneously climbing the ladder of success. The issue is addressed to academics and schoolteachers as well as researchers in the field of physics education.
- Contents:
- Intro
- Contents
- Introduction
- References
- Chapter 1
- The History of Mentoring
- Mentoring Defined
- African American Women and Mentoring
- Mentoring vs. Coaching
- Chapter 2
- Various Forms of Mentoring
- Informal Mentoring
- Formal Mentoring
- Peer Mentoring
- Collaborative Mentoring
- Triadic Mentoring
- Pros
- Scarce Resource
- Cons
- Scheduling
- Reverse Mentoring
- Chapter 3
- Mentoring in the Workplace
- The History of Labor
- The Concrete Ceiling
- Benefits of Professional Mentoring
- Black Women Need Black Women as Mentors
- The Importance of Role Models
- Finding a Mentor
- Considering All This....
- Chapter 4
- The Impact of Mentoring on African American Girls
- What It Means to be a Mentor
- Why Mentoring is Needed among African American Girls
- Childhood Stressors
- Environmental Factors
- Inactive or Absent Parents
- Self-Esteem
- Race and Gender-Related Issues
- Individual Differences
- Goal-Setting and Preparation for the Future
- How You Can Impact African American Girls
- Chapter 5
- Mentoring African American Males
- Characteristics of Effective Mentorship
- Impact of Mentorship in Social Environments
- Informal and Formal Mentoring with African American Males
- Diversity and Non-Cognitive Factors
- Voices of Mentoring
- A Class on Professionalism
- Academics in Mentoring
- Spirituality and Mentoring
- Mentorship Summary
- Chapter 6
- Men Helping in the Climb: Cross Gender Mentoring
- Not My Daughter but My Child
- Doing It Right
- Making a Way
- Don't Fail to Plan
- Always Been Here
- Chapter 7
- Cross Cultural Mentoring in Academia
- Issues and Experiences
- Issues of Trust in Mentorship
- History of Racial Inequality
- Challenges Mentee's Face.
- Building Relationships with Students
- Advising and Mentoring Students
- Benefits of Being Mentored
- Race in Higher Education
- Chapter 8
- Natural Mentoring in the African American Community
- What is Natural Mentorship?
- Characteristics of Successful Mentoring
- Life Transitions
- Benefits of Natural Mentors
- Natural Mentors and Children in Care
- Theoretical Framework for Natural Mentoring
- Natural Mentors and Underprepared First-Year College
- Students
- Safety, Love and Belonging
- Chapter 9
- Outcomes of Mentoring Programs
- The Renewal of Representation, Retention, and Resilience
- Representation and the Mentee
- Retention and the Mentee
- Resilience and the Mentee
- Our Mentors as Bridges to the Past
- Chapter 10
- Welcome to Jones' Valley: The Benefits of Financial Mentoring at the Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University
- The Hallmarks of Mentoring
- Benefits of Financial Mentoring
- Chapter 11
- Mentoring Absent Parent Children
- Abstract
- Content
- Details
- Why Mentoring?
- Programs that Support Mentoring
- Examination of the Literature - Incarceration
- Children of Divorced Parents
- Mentor Perceptions of Mentoring
- Mentoring Theoretical Model
- Rhodes Model
- Expanding Mentoring Programs
- Web Pages
- Chapter 12
- Is Mentoring for You?
- Who Is A Mentor?
- Characteristics of a Mentor
- The Need for Mentors
- The Value of Mentoring
- The Results of Mentoring
- Case Study A - 1st Lady Empowerment Foundation, Inc. - 2011 Mentoring One-on-One
- Mentoring One-on-One Relationship Summary
- Girl A: 10 Year Old African American
- Girl B: 12 Year Old African American
- Girl C: 12 Year Old African American
- Girl D: 12 Year Old African American
- Girl E: 14 Year Old African American.
- Case Study: A Conclusion
- Chapter 13
- Spiritual Mentorship
- Mentoring
- What is Spiritual Mentoring?
- What Are Key Characteristics of a Spiritual Mentor?
- Personal Spiritual Connection
- Bible Art Journaling
- Verse Mapping
- Morning and Evening Devotion
- Prayer
- Christian Fellowship
- Good Listening Skills
- Asking Good Questions
- Open-Ended Questions
- Goal Directed Questions
- Discovery Questions
- Empowering Questions
- Commitment and Dedication
- Who is Spiritual Mentoring For?
- Where Should Spiritual Mentoring Take Place?
- Why Is Spiritual Mentoring Important?
- Chapter 14
- The Caregiving Role
- Caregiver Markers
- Caregiver Stress
- The Adult Child
- The African American Helping Experience
- African Americans and Long-Term Care
- Personal Social Support
- Spiritual
- Service Provisions
- National Caregiver Initiative
- Moving Forward
- Chapter 15
- Mentoring in Academia
- Roles of the Mentor
- Representation of African American Women
- Expectations in Academia
- Reasons to Mentor Junior Faculty
- The Lack of Women in Academia
- About the Editor
- List of Contributors
- Index
- Blank Page.
- Notes:
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781536139051
- 153613905X
- OCLC:
- 1063956291
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