How Might We Address the Factors that Contribute to the Scarcity of Philosophers Who Are Women and/or of Color?

Author(s)Yolonda Y. Wilson
JournalHypatia
AbstractProfessional philosophy in the US remains relatively homogenous. I use four anecdotes to amplify some of the practices that may contribute to the dearth of underrepresented philosophers. Each anecdote highlights a different problem—lack of proper mentoring, stereotype threat, difficulties navigating sexism, and a sense of exclusion. Although I discuss each of these issues separately, it is certainly the case that these (and other issues) can and often do occur concurrently. I offer preliminary thoughts on how these problems could be addressed while keeping in mind that philosophy in the US is a microcosm of the larger US society.
KeywordsUnderrepresented philosophers; stereotype threat; mentoring; sexism; racism; exclusion 
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Date Published Fall 2017
Volume32
Issue4
Pages853-861
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1111/hypa.12353
Google Scholar Linkhttps://scholar.google.ca/scholar?cluster=15711652258548749402&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5
Open Access?No

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