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No Wom(b)an No Cry: Contemplating Wom(b)anhood as (In)voluntary Childfree Education Faculty
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Author(s): Amy Serafini (Auburn University, USA), Maritza Lozano (California State University, Fullerton, USA), Shannon Calderone (Washington State University, Everett, USA)and Melissa A. Martinez (Texas State University, USA)
Copyright: 2025
Pages: 32
Source title:
Experiences of Child-Free PK-16 Educators: Bias, Perspectives, and Assumptions
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Catherine Zeisner (Heritage University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3693-2790-6.ch008
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Abstract
In education, where caregiving is paramount, the role of wom(b)an educators who are childfree—whether by choice or circumstance—introduces complex dynamics of identity and expectation. This chapter shares a collaborative autoethnography involving four racially and ethnically diverse female faculty from universities across the U.S. who are part of a co-mentoring circle. They navigate their professional landscapes while grappling with societal and cultural expectations. The chapter delves into the testimonios to explore the nuanced experiences of being childfree wom(b)an faculty, examining how these experiences shape their scholarship, teaching, and engagement in academia. It investigates how broader sociocultural perceptions of wom(b)anhood influence their professional lives and the norms within academic settings. By weaving their stories, this work sheds light on the paradoxical freedom associated with their status, the impact on professional identity, and the balance between work and personal life.
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