| Periodical Title | The Philosophers’ Magazine |
| Author(s) | Helen Beebee |
| Abstract | This article reflects on improvements in the representation of women in philosophy over the past decade. While progress has been incremental, the problem is now widely acknowledged and practical steps are increasingly implemented to mitigate biases, harassment, and barriers facing women. The author traces positive shifts within philosophy as well as broader societal attention to gender equality. Data shows modest gains in numbers of women philosophy students and faculty. Important advances include research elucidating reasons for underrepresentation and potential interventions, greater mainstreaming of feminist philosophy, and increased civil conduct in academic forums. Persistent issues like stereotype threat and implicit bias likely require continued culture change. But grounds for optimism exist that philosophy can achieve gender equity through sustained, multifaceted efforts targeting specific disciplinary dynamics alongside wider inclusion initiatives. This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Thematic Cluster/Special Issue | Diversify the Discipline |
| Pages | 50-56 |
| Volume | 93 |
| Keywords | philosophy, women, progress, culture, equity This content was generated by artificial intelligence using the text of the original work. |
| Date Published | 2021 |
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.5840/tpm20219340 |
| URL | https://scholar.google.ca/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Women+in+Philosophy%3A+What%E2%80%99s+Changed%3F&btnG= |
| Open Access? | No |
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