Presumed incompetent II : race, class, power, and resistance of women in academia /

When the first edition of this book was released, Barack Obama was president. At the time, liberal and not-so-liberal white folks in academia could pretend that racism and misogyny were things of the past. Times have changed, however, and racism and misogyny are back in the public eye, visibly embraced, and winning elections. There is no time like the present for Presumed Incompetent II. This updated edition is filled with new empirical studies and personal accounts from women of color in academia. Each chapter points out the subtle and not-so-subtle ways that gender, race, class, sexuality, and religion are used to quiet women of color, even in the academy, the supposed palace of the mind. Each study and personal story unflinchingly confronts structural oppression and personal bullying that seek to eradicate women of color from the academy. This work is a call to action and should be read by fellow academics, especially those in positions of power. Academics who picture themselves as allies or seek to embrace inclusivity and diversity should also embrace and learn from the discomfort they will feel when they read this book. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through faculty; professionals. --Rebecca Price, independent scholar