SWIP Ireland is an organisation of women in philosophy on and of the island of Ireland, including students and professionals, working within or outside academic departments.
Our perspective
SWIP Ireland envisions a philosophical community that is inclusive, equitable, and critically engaged with gender and power.
We affirm that “woman” includes those who identify as women and those who are perceived or treated as women. We also support non-binary, trans and gender nonconforming people in philosophy, recognising all as underrepresented genders in the discipline.
Our vision is grounded in intersectionality, a framework developed by Black women scholars to describe how systems of oppression (such as sexism, racism, and homophobia) intersect. We aim not only to ask who is present in philosophical spaces, but to examine how those spaces work and who they exclude.
We strive for a future where feminist and inclusive philosophy is not marginal, but central to the discipline’s evolution.
Our aims
SWIP Ireland aims to facilitate connections and cooperation between our members across and from the island of Ireland, creating a supportive network for those working in and around philosophy.
We work to raise public awareness of the discrimination and marginalisation directed at women in the field of philosophy —past and present— with full consideration of the intersectional nature of these forms of exclusion.
Our goal is to support women as well as other underrepresented genders, including non-binary and gender nonconforming individuals to tackle all forms of discrimination in philosophy.
We are committed to collaborating with individuals and organisations dedicated to challenging injustice and exclusion within our discipline.
Events
SWIP Ireland organises conferences, workshops, and symposia around topics of interest to women and other underrepresented genders in philosophy. Our events aim to create a supportive space for networking, collaboration, and community building.
In line with our commitment to intersectional trans-feminism, our events strive to encompass diverse voices and perspectives, offering platforms to reflect critically on how structures of marginalisation and privilege shape the discipline of philosophy.