Black women on the academic tightrope: four scholars weigh in
Institutions and individuals must treat Black women with respect.Credit: Julian Guadalupe/Alamy Black women have long flagged an insidious issue they have to contend with: misogynoir, a combination of sexism and anti-Black racism that often manifests as a lack of respect and impedes their prospects. The data are clear, the problem is pervasive, including in academia. […]