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Exploring Intersections of Identity With Native American Women Leaders

University of North Dakota

How do Native American women in social welfare leadership roles construct their identities as women, indigenous people, and human service professionals, and from what sources do they draw strength to remain resilient in the face of personal and political challenges? From this qualitative study conducted with four Native American women leaders working in a reservation community in Colorado, five major themes were identified: (a) knowing "who I am," (b) turning points, (c) walking in two worlds (biculturalism), (d) call to service, and (e) women are the backbone (gender and matrilineality). The intersections of race, gender, and place are highlighted. Implications for social work research, practice, and education are also explored.

Key Words: human services • Native American • social work • women and leadership

This version was published on May 1, 2009

Affilia, Vol. 24, No. 2, 120-136 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/0886109909331700


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