Abstract
This research study explored skills and competencies that Black women need to achieve upward mobility into leadership roles in municipal government in the United States (US). The study also reveals how Black women navigate the intersection of race and gender in upward mobility. Three Black women in leadership roles in municipal government during the fall semester of 2021 participated in the study. Feminist leadership theory for social transformation and the theory of intersectionality supported this study. Responses provided insights into abilities needed for upward mobility, strategies Black women use to address the intersection of race and gender in upward mobility, and the career strategies that are important in negotiating leadership positions in municipal government. Emerging themes from the study include: decisive and good communication, leading with truth, and asset-based intersectionality.
Recommended Citation
Mwatela, C. (2021). Black Women Leaders in Municipal Government: Leading with Ability, Agility, and Authenticity. The Journal of Advancing Education Practice, 2(1). https://openriver.winona.edu/jaep/vol2/iss1/7
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