New call for papers

2024-04-25

New Call for Papers:

We are pleased to announce a special issue of Lato Sensu focusing on “Gender & Science”, in the wake of the 2023 SPS Congress. Contributors do not need to have attended the congress to be allowed to submit a contribution. Those who did are strongly encouraged to submit one.

This issue aims to critically examine the intersection of gender and scientific practices, addressing both historically perpetrated inequalities and contemporary challenges in access to or practice of science. We invite contributions that explore the multifaceted relationship between gender and science, including but not limited to: the underrepresentation of women and all groups marginalized because of their sexual and/or gender identities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields, gender biases in research methodologies and publication practices, the impact of gender stereotypes on scientific careers, and the role of feminist perspectives in reshaping scientific inquiry. Additionally, we welcome analyses of inclusive strategies and initiatives aimed at promoting gender equity in science.

Main issues at stake include:

  1. New approaches to gender and science such as epistemic injustice.
  2. Implicit biases and stereotypes affecting research outcomes and peer evaluation.
  3. The role of gender in shaping research agendas and knowledge production.
  4. Gender disparities in STEM participation and career advancement.
  5. Gendered experiences of discrimination and harassment in scientific environments.
  6. Intersectional approaches to understanding the complexities of gender in science.
  7. Policy implications for fostering diversity and inclusion in scientific institutions.
  8. Ethical considerations in addressing gender-related challenges and promoting equity in scientific practices.

We encourage submissions (in French or in English) from historians and philosophers of science, social scientists, and scientists who are engaged in critical inquiries into gender and science.

Deadline for submissions: March 1, 2025

Please visit journal website for submission guidelines.

Guest editors:

Thierry Hoquet (Université Paris Nanterre)

Anne-Lise Rey (Université Paris Nanterre)

Julie Jebeile (Institut de Philosophie de l’Universität Bern et CNRM - CNRS)

Francesca Merlin (IHPST - CNRS/ Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne)