| Periodical Title | APA Newsletter on Feminism and Philosophy |
| Author(s) | Janet A. Kourany |
| Editor(s) | Christina M. Bellon |
| Abstract | This special issue examines how women fare in philosophy journals through empirical research and editor perspectives. Studies reveal systematic problems: most journals lack triple-anonymous review, allowing identity-related biases to affect desk rejections; single reviewers are common; negative reviews disproportionately determine outcomes; and average review times reach 13 weeks. Survey data shows women constitute approximately 21% of submissions, reviewers, and acceptances—matching their representation in the field but raising questions about whether journals should adopt more proactive stances. Editors from Ethics, Journal of Moral Philosophy, and Hypatia describe their review practices, demonstrating varied approaches to fairness and transparency. The findings suggest that while many journals implement responsible practices, significant obstacles remain for feminist philosophy and women authors. Recommendations include systematic APA data collection, triple-anonymous review adoption, transparent policies, and attention to how feminist scholarship continues to be marginalized in mainstream venues. This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Pages | 4-5 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Keywords | philosophy journals, peer review, women in philosophy, publishing practices, editorial policies, gender equity, anonymous review, feminist philosophy, academic publishing, journal bias This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Date Published | Fall 2010 |
| ISBN/ISSN | 2155-9708 |
| URL | https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.apaonline.org/resource/collection/D03EBDAB-82D7-4B28-B897-C050FDC1ACB4/v10n1Feminism.pdf |
| Open Access? | Yes |
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