The Minority Administrator: Implications for Social Work Education

Abstract

Evidence of discrimination is seen in the disparity with which ethnic minorities, particularly Blacks and Chicanos, experience “equal opportunities” in administrative positions. This study explores the significance of these phenomena for Black and Chicano administrators and the implications for social work education. The findings show that they perceive themselves as being required to have greater job entrance capabilities than their Anglo peers, receiving less organizational support than their Anglo peers, having less intrinsic authority than their Anglo peers, having limited channels for communication, and having limited opportunities for upward movement in comparison with their Anglo peers.