Author(s) | Yolonda Y. Wilson |
Journal | Hypatia |
Abstract | Professional 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. |
Keywords | Underrepresented philosophers; stereotype threat; mentoring; sexism; racism; exclusion This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
Date Published | Fall 2017 |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 853-861 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1111/hypa.12353 |
Google Scholar Link | https://scholar.google.ca/scholar?cluster=15711652258548749402&hl=en&as_sdt=0,5 |
Open Access? | No |
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