Date of Conferral

2023

Degree

Ph.D.

School

Psychology

Advisor

Ethel Perry

Abstract

Experiences of Black women with gendered racism remain a challenge in corporate America. Limited studies explore how Black women experience gendered racism due to the intersectionality of their dual identities. Black women experience chronic stress, burnout, and racial trauma. Disparities among Black women in management positions have gained traction and increased awareness; however, they remain underrepresented in corporate America. This qualitative study involved understanding Black women managers’ experiences with gendered racism in corporate finance. The generic qualitative study used intersectionality theory to illuminate the challenges of the intersecting identities of being a Black woman in corporate finance. Thirteen participants were interviewed using a semi-structured in-depth interview protocol. Interviews were conducted using Zoom video conferencing and transcribed using rev.com. Manual coding was used to organize and analyze data. Findings from the study resulted in three central themes involving gendered racism experienced by Black women managers: manifestations of racism, barriers to advancement, and coping strategies. Results indicated that Black women managers in corporate finance experience significant challenges in advancing related to microaggressions that perpetuate stereotypes, invisibility, and limited access to gatekeepers and decision-makers. Black women use positive and negative coping strategies to navigate those experiences. The study contributes to positive social change through understanding the impact of promoting Black women to managerial roles and organizational structures needed to support their upward mobility.

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