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Lots of depressing (but expected IMHO) stats coming out about low levels of women submitting articles to poli sci journals.
I absolutely know that individual fixes aren't going to do it. We need big structural change. I'm fighting for it.
Until then, here are my "Band-Aids":
I absolutely know that individual fixes aren't going to do it. We need big structural change. I'm fighting for it.
Until then, here are my "Band-Aids":
I'm prioritizing my work co-authored with women, junior faculty, and esp. women w..kids. I have been clear that I do not expect them to "pick up the pace" as I work on these projects.
I'm reviewing everything that I'm asked to review and trying to do it quickly. I've reached out to editors of journals w high % women authors to offer that I'll review more and quickly
I've put together a couple of complete lessons from my work (a recorded slide deck, readings, assignments, discussion questions) that anyone can use whenever
I'll hop online for a writing retreat w anyone who wants a little accountability for writing. Seriously - just DM me and we can find a time.
I'm trying to check in on friends, co-authors, and colleagues regularly. Want to vent? I'm your gal. Let's chat.
I'm behind on my fan letters! So today's goal is to email all the people whose great work I've read recently and tell them how much I like it. Maybe that helps?
I'm advocating for shifts in standards for review. Chastising admin who give junior women more service right now. Offering myself as a Zoombody on committees in people's stead. Continuing to write #MHAWS in case in helps anyone.
What am I missing? What should I be doing as a tenured person who deeply cares about issues of equality in academia?
One final thought: we do a lot in US academia to "hide" children and care responsibilities. That's a load of BS. But I know why we don't (side-eye to all y'all who say ish like "willl she get tenure? she has kiiiddds"). Maybe COVID can be the structural fissure that changes this?
Oh, a final one! Want me to guest lecture in your class? I'm happy to do it. Like, not just during COVID. I'll skype in whenever. I will try very hard not to swear.
