Minorities and Philosophy (MAP)
About MAP
Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) is a network of graduate students, in English-speaking philosophy departments, committed to examining and addressing issues of minority participation and underrepresentation in academic philosophy. Though primarily led by graduate students, MAP also relies on faculty support and encourages undergraduate participation.
The MAP chapter at Glasgow University aims to:
- Support a culture of openness for philosophy students at Glasgow
- Provide a forum to examine and address minority participation and underrepresentation issues as they relate to the study of philosophy at Glasgow
- Explore the wider minority participation and underrepresentation issues in academic philosophy
- Foster ties with existing initiatives within the department and beyond, that are already addressing issues of participation faced by minority and underrepresented groups, including gender, race, native-language, sexual orientation, class and disability minorities, among others.
If you would like to discuss any of the issues mentioned here or would like more information about MAP at Glasgow, please contact Han Edgoose, Ross Patrizio, Clara Wisenfeld Paine, or Joshua Cox at glasgowmap@gmail.com
MAP related activities at Glasgow include speaker events, seminars, reading and discussion groups, and contribution of philosophy-specific demographics to the MAP network.
For more information on events and activities visit our facebook page or our twitter account.
Past MAP events
- ”Us and Them: Violence, Discrimination, and Minorities” Workshop. April 11-12 2019.
- Philosophy and Trans Liberation: A research and discussion workshop featuring Dr. Katherine Jenkins. November 4, 2021.
- MAP talk: “Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud: How Figleaves Facilitate the RIse of Blatant Racism and Falsehood” by Professor Jennifer Saul. February 24, 2022.
- MAP talk: “Systematic, Structural, and Institutional Racism: What’s the Difference?” by Professor Sally Haslanger. April 21, 2022.
Useful Links
- Women In Philosophy in the UK, 2021
- Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) End of Year Report 2014-15
- University of Glasgow Equality and Diversity Policy
- Women in Philosophy in the UK - BPA/SWIP Report 2011
- British Philosophical Association and Society for Women In Philosophy Good Practice Guidelines
- Race for Equality: A report on the experiences of Black students in further and higher education
- Scottish Funding Council - Measures of Success: Learning for All 2014 Report
- Universities Scotland - Access All Areas Report 2013
- Minorities and Philosophy (MAP) Chapters
- University of Glasgow Equality and Diversity Unit
- University of Glasgow Equality and Diversity Information for Students
- Implicit Bias & Philosophy
- British Philosophical Association
- Society for Women In Philosophy UK
- What Is It Like To Be A Woman In Philosophy?
- What Is It Like To Be A Foreigner In Academia?
- PhD(isabled) - What it's like doing a PhD with disability or chronic illness
- Reducing Stereotype Threat
- Project Implicit
- Universities Scotland: Race Equality Toolkit
- Equality Challenge Unit (ECU)
- ECU Arts and Humanities Gender Equality Charter Mark Scheme
- ECU Arts and Humanities Race Equality Charter Mark Scheme
- HEA Scotland
University of Glasgow Equality Statement
The University of Glasgow is committed to promoting equality in all its activities and aims to provide a work, learning, research and teaching environment free from discrimination and unfair treatment.