OUR MAP FOR THE GAP
MAP is a collection of students in philosophy departments that aims to examine and address issues of minority participation in academic philosophy. Though primarily led by graduate students, MAP also relies on faculty support and encourages undergraduate participation. Currently, MAP has 134 chapters throughout the world.
Through MAP's network, students can exchange ideas on topics related to minorities and philosophy, meet and support peers, and learn from other philosophy departments. MAP chapters can choose to provide their respective departments with regular feedback on the department climate.
Though the format of MAP varies from school to school, each chapter aims broadly at addressing (a) minority issues in the profession, (b) theoretical issues regarding philosophy of gender, race, sexual orientation, class, disability, native language, etc, and (c) philosophy done from minority perspectives. Meeting formats include: external or internal speakers, reading groups, film screenings, mentorship events for undergraduates or graduates, panel discussions, practical workshops (e.g., on communication techniques, navigating stereotype threat or implicit bias).
In the short term, MAP provides a forum for students to discuss these topics and connect with interested peers. In the long term, we hope that MAP will contribute to improved department cultures and facilitate increased participation of underrepresented groups in academic philosophy. For a brief intro, see our post on the APA blog. A brief chronology can be found here.
We're always looking for suggestions! Please contact us through this form or at [email protected] with any comments.
MAP is generously supported by the Marc Sanders Foundation, which "aims to stimulate renewed appreciation for traditional philosophy by encouraging, identifying and rewarding excellent research" in philosophy. For more on the MSF, visit their webpage.
Through MAP's network, students can exchange ideas on topics related to minorities and philosophy, meet and support peers, and learn from other philosophy departments. MAP chapters can choose to provide their respective departments with regular feedback on the department climate.
Though the format of MAP varies from school to school, each chapter aims broadly at addressing (a) minority issues in the profession, (b) theoretical issues regarding philosophy of gender, race, sexual orientation, class, disability, native language, etc, and (c) philosophy done from minority perspectives. Meeting formats include: external or internal speakers, reading groups, film screenings, mentorship events for undergraduates or graduates, panel discussions, practical workshops (e.g., on communication techniques, navigating stereotype threat or implicit bias).
In the short term, MAP provides a forum for students to discuss these topics and connect with interested peers. In the long term, we hope that MAP will contribute to improved department cultures and facilitate increased participation of underrepresented groups in academic philosophy. For a brief intro, see our post on the APA blog. A brief chronology can be found here.
We're always looking for suggestions! Please contact us through this form or at [email protected] with any comments.
MAP is generously supported by the Marc Sanders Foundation, which "aims to stimulate renewed appreciation for traditional philosophy by encouraging, identifying and rewarding excellent research" in philosophy. For more on the MSF, visit their webpage.
Co-Funding Partners
MAP is supported by co-funding institutions that include:
SUNY Buffalo, Columbia University, Harvard University, University of Manchester, New School for Social Research, University of Notre Dame, Princeton University, Syracuse University, University of Albany, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), University of Pennsylvania, University of Sydney, University of Washington, University of Texas (Austin), Wellesley College, and Western University.
SUNY Buffalo, Columbia University, Harvard University, University of Manchester, New School for Social Research, University of Notre Dame, Princeton University, Syracuse University, University of Albany, University of Michigan (Ann Arbor), University of Pennsylvania, University of Sydney, University of Washington, University of Texas (Austin), Wellesley College, and Western University.
PEOPLE
ORGANIZERS
Carolina Flores (Director)
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Jingyi Wu
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Milana Kostic
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BOARD OF FACULTY ADVISERS
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Yena Lee (co-founder)
Organizer Alumni
You can read about MAP's institutional history here.