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As the crones fly.

As the crones fly.

Authors :
Stewart, Georgina Tuari
Devine, Nesta
Jenkin, Chris
Heta-Lensen, Yo
Maurice-Takerei, Lisa
Stuart, Margaret Joan
Middleton, Sue
Source :
Educational Philosophy & Theory; Jun/Jul2024, Vol. 56 Issue 6, p513-526, 14p
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Catalysed by conversations amongst a group of colleagues, this article is an initial exploration of what happens to women academics aged 60+ who work in a university in Aotearoa New Zealand. This work is an example of when academic theories, in this case feminism, are called forth by real-world experiences – in this case, increasing academic job insecurity, catalysed by post-pandemic economic shortfalls. We blend together personal anecdotes and feminist analysis to show how women's academic careers, which are commonly constrained by motherhood in their younger years, are also curtailed at the senior end by processes of voluntary/involuntary retirement, as and when demanded by adverse fiscal conditions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00131857
Volume :
56
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Educational Philosophy & Theory
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
177672992
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/00131857.2022.2154206