DOI: 10.1108/978-1-83742-488-720261004 ISSN:
Self-Care for Higher Education Leaders Doing Gender-Equity Work: Title IX Administrators’ Perceptions and Experiences
Rebecca S. NatowAbstract
Title IX administrators often occupy demanding roles that require emotional resilience, legal expertise, and deep commitment to equity. This chapter examines how women in these roles manage the personal toll of gender-equity work in higher education. Through qualitative research and firsthand accounts, the chapter highlights the role of self-care, institutional culture, and professional identity in sustaining leadership and well-being. It offers insights into the strategies Title IX leaders use to maintain emotional balance while confronting systemic challenges.