Book Spotlight: Self-Perception in Gender Inequities and Career Advancement For Minority Women by Karlene A Millwood 

What if the greatest barrier to leadership isn’t just out there, but within?

Minority women are entering the workforce and leadership spaces in growing numbers, yet many still find themselves stalled at the mid-career level, wondering why their ascent is harder than expected. Self-Perception in Gender Inequities and Career Advancement of Minority Women peels back the layers of this complex challenge, offering a groundbreaking look at how internalized beliefs—shaped by race, culture, gender, and early experiences—intersect with systemic bias to impact career progression.

In this timely and deeply researched work, Karlene A. Millwood, MBA, draws from interviews, surveys, and lived experience to explore how self-perception influences leadership readiness, workplace navigation, and professional ambition. Through the voices of minority women leaders and professionals, she uncovers the hidden narratives behind confidence gaps, the glass ceiling, and the “twice as good” burden so many carry.

Whether you’re an aspiring leader, organizational decision-maker, or equity advocate, this book challenges you to reimagine career development through the lens of identity, and to take actionable steps that dismantle barriers—both internal and external—for women of colour.

Empowering. Honest. Necessary.
This is more than research. It’s a rallying cry for change.

Buy the Book, and Follow the Author:

Purchase Self-Perception in Gender Inequities and Career Advancement For Minority Women here>>
Follow Karlene A Millwood here>>