There are no awards for surviving racism, sexism, and ageism in the academy: contemplations of a senior faculty member. Issue 3 (3rd July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hendrix, Katherine Grace
• Is Part Of: Communication and critical/cultural studies. Volume 18:Issue 3(2021)
• Page Start: 246
• Page End: 262
• Publication Date: 2021-07-03
• Subjects: academia -- aging -- black faculty -- racism -- retirement -- sexism; Communication and culture -- Periodicals; Communication -- Periodicals; 302.205
• DOI: 10.1080/14791420.2020.1865551
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1479-1420

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Nearing the end of my career, this narrative reflects my thoughts entering unknown territory—exiting my postsecondary institution and entering retirement. After a lifetime of working, this piece lays bare my apprehension as I ponder the aging process and the future. Answering the question, "if there are no students, am I still a professor?" while implicitly exploring "am I becoming an old lady?" led me to contemplate my career in academia, including battles for survival and success. Consequently, I have come to a realization of critical magnitude—there are no awards for surviving racism, sexism, and ageism in the academy.