Undisclosed stories of instructional design female scholars in academia. (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Romero-Hall, Enilda; Aldemir, Tugce; Colorado-Resa, Jozenia; Dickson-Deane, Camille; Watson, Ginger S.; Sadaf, Ayesha
• Is Part Of: Women's studies international forum. Volume 71(2018)
• Page Start: 19
• Page End: 28
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: Autoethnography -- Instructional design -- Radical feminism -- Higher education; Women's studies -- Periodicals; Feminism -- Periodicals; 305.4
• DOI: 10.1016/j.wsif.2018.09.004
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0277-5395

Abstract

Abstract: In this critical autoethnography, we come together as female instructional design (ID) faculty and graduate students. We use self-reflection to explore, through our writing, the experiences of our lives as female scholars. This includes gender-related challenges, concerns, and experiences that shape our lives as researchers, instructors, and practitioners. The theoretical frameworks that guide this critical autoethnography are radical and intersectional feminism. Radical feminists practice consciousness-raising in which women come together to share their personal experiences with each other. Intersectional feminists acknowledge that the various aspects of humanity, such as class, race, sexual orientation, and gender do not exists separately from each other. Our stories provide a view into the gender inequalities experienced by women, from various cultural backgrounds, ranks, and roles, while maneuvering the socio-cultural norms ingrained in higher education institutions. Our intention is that these stories generate understanding of these issues and inform ways that higher education may be more inclusive and supportive of female academics in the future. Highlights: It is vital for female academics to have a forum in which to share their experiences. Academia is not adequately designed to provide support to female scholars. We need to recognize gender as a social construct shaped by the patriarchy. As active members in our field we want it to be more progressive and inclusive.