Description
Book SynopsisThe first book to address the challenges and opportunities for women, especially from underrepresented communities, in wildlife professions. Women in Wildlife Science is dedicated to the work of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in wildlife conservation and management. Editors Carol L. Chambers and Kerry L. Nicholson collaborate with a diverse team of authors to analyze the status and celebrate the achievements of women in wildlife science. They share proven models and propose new methods to increase the inclusion of women in wildlife professions based on an intersectional framework. Centering perspectives from LGBTQ+ people, women of color, and members of other marginalized communities, this is a groundbreaking and vitally important resource. Covering academic and professional spheres, Women in Wildlife Science draws on enlightening personal stories and peer-reviewed scientific literature unavailable anywhere else to explain the challenges women face in the field of wildl
Trade ReviewWomen in Wildlife Science is a groundbreaking explanation and toolbox that inspires allyship within an increasingly multicultural field, which was once historically restricted to white men.
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Journal of Wildlife ManagementTable of ContentsPart I. Breaking Ground and Presenting Facts: Acknowledging the Past and Defining Present Challenges
Chapter 1. The Importance of Diversity
Chapter 2. Trailblazers: Women Who Forged a Path in Wildlife History
Chapter 3. Who Are We Now? Shaping the Future Generations of the Wildlife Profession
Chapter 4. Personal and Institutional Barriers to Success: Challenges and Solutions for Women
Chapter 5. Creating an Equitable Environment: Learning from a River
Part II. Diverse Perspectives and Practical Acts: Listening and Learning for an Inclusive and Equitable Future
Chapter 6. Perspectives of Native Women in Wildlife: Building a Diverse Future
Chapter 7. Women of Color in Wildlife: Stories of Support and Setbacks
Chapter 8. Breaking the Binary: LGBTQ+ Wildlifer Perspectives
Chapter 9. Intergenerational Insight: #MeetTheMillennials
Chapter 10. Multi-scale Approaches to Increase Inclusion
Chapter 11. The Responsibilities of Men in Supporting Women
Chapter 12. Melting the Iceberg
Chapter 13. Looking toward the Future
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Index
