| Periodical Title | The Chronicle of Higher Education |
| Author(s) | Robin Wilson |
| Abstract | This article examines efforts by female philosophers to transform their field, which remains heavily male-dominated despite some signs of change. Tales of sexual harassment and overt sexism at conferences parallel a lack of respect and sense of marginalization that drives many women from philosophy. The rejection of feminist ideas by the mainstream analytic tradition compounds the problem. While conditions may be slowly improving and counterspaces created, philosophy is depicted as resistant to critically examining its own masculine assumptions. The aggressive, combative nature of philosophical argumentation is itself gendered in ways that disadvantage women. Greater advocacy, mentoring, enforcement of codes of conduct, and embracing diverse philosophical perspectives are presented as necessary to make the field truly inclusive. The incomplete gender transition mirrors the incomplete decoding of biases within philosophy itself. This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Published Keywords | philosophy, feminism, sexism, harassment, diversity This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Date Published | January 14, 2013 |
| URL | https://scholar.google.ca/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Women+Challenge+Male+Philosophers+to+Make+Room+in+Unfriendly+Field&btnG= |
| Open Access? | Yes |
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