About — SWIP Ireland

the committee

That ‘woman’ refers to those who identify as women and also those who are perceived or treated as women. We aim to represent women in philosophy in Ireland, and also support non-binary and gender nonconforming people in philosophy in Ireland, on the basis that these are all underrepresented genders in philosophy in Ireland. Anyone who is a member of any of these groups is eligible to join SWIP Ireland.
That discrimination and marginalization is intersectional and the concept of intersectionality was developed by Black women scholars to describe their experiences of gendered racism. Taking an intersectional approach means not only looking at ‘who’ is in what spaces, but also looking at ‘how things work’ in various spaces. Reflecting on how lived experiences are made invisible or silenced is a very important part of this approach. We need to reflect on and address how processes of discrimination based on sexism, racism and homophobia for example, disadvantage some people, and also how they work to advantage others.

To facilitate connections and cooperation between our members in the island of Ireland.
To organise gender inclusive conferences and meetings on topics of interest to women in philosophy.
To raise public awareness of discrimination and marginalisation directed at women in philosophy, with full consideration of the intersectional nature of discrimination, past and present.
To end all forms of discrimination and marginalisation directed at women in philosophy.
To support women and other underrepresented genders in philosophy.
To promote philosophy by women, past and present.
To foster feminism in philosophy and philosophy in feminism.
To collaborate, where appropriate, with individuals and organisations aiming to counter all forms of discrimination and marginalisation in philosophy

Shout out to Pawel Czerwinski for the pictures used in this website

Aislinn O’Donnell