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Forum: Gendered Dynamics of Academic Networks

Abstract

Abstract This forum examines whether scholars’ access to networks in the international studies profession is gendered and if so, the consequences of those networks for personal and professional success. Academic networks that encompass both professional and personal connections have been proposed as one solution to chilly climate issues because they provide a dual function of enhancing scholarly productivity and inclusion in the profession. The articles in the forum consider both professional (e.g., citation) and personal (e.g., mentorship, friendship) networks, as well as traditional (e.g., invited talks) and nontraditional (e.g., social media) networks. The authors show that biases that arise through the gendered nature of academic networks can be mitigated through social media, mentoring, and friendship networks. However, we must also be cognizant of other factors that create barriers for women in the profession (e.g., university prestige, parenthood, COVID-19).

Authors

Elliott JS; Mitchell SM; Dion ML; Vargas TR; Krupnikov Y; Milita K; Ryan JB; Smith V; Style H; Crawford KF

Journal

International Studies Perspectives, Vol. 24, No. 2, pp. 189–229

Publisher

Oxford University Press (OUP)

Publication Date

April 25, 2023

DOI

10.1093/isp/ekac009

ISSN

1528-3577

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