The Feminisation of Academia, Explained By Behavioural Scientists Bo Winegard and Cory Clark

The inclusion of women in higher education is a great achievement for Western liberal societies. How is this changing academic culture? An essay by behavioural scientists Bo Winegard and Cory Clark. https://quillette.com/2022/10/08/sex-and-the-academy/ 00:00 - Introduction to sex differences in human behavior, David Geary 00:14 - Historical context: Academia as a male-dominated institution 00:28 - Overview of women's representation in academia 01:09 - Statistics on doctoral degrees by gender 03:01 - Discussion on the impact of gender on academic goals and contributions 04:21 - Evidence of differing academic priorities by gender 06:09 - Survey findings on free speech and academic values 08:10 - Summary of men’s vs. women’s academic preferences 10:43 - Implications of gender differences in academic culture 16:39 - Federal and institutional changes reflecting women's priorities 20:17 - Discussion of ideological shifts in academia 21:39 - Conclusion about the future of academia If you need further assistance, feel free to ask! -------- Quillette is an Australian-based online magazine that focuses on long-form analysis and cultural commentary. It is politically non-partisan, but relies on reason, science, and humanism as its guiding values. Quillette was founded in 2015 by Australian writer Claire Lehmann. It is a platform for free thought and a space for open discussion and debate on a wide range of topics, including politics, culture, science, and technology. Quillette has gained attention for publishing articles and essays that challenge modern heterodoxy on a variety of topics, including gender and sexuality, race and identity politics, and free speech and censorship. --- Quillette's revenue comes from our readers. We are a grassroots organisation that relies on voluntary subscriptions and community membership as our primary revenue stream. Support Quillette by becoming a subscriber: https://quillette.com/#/portal/signup Or donate send us a one-off tip: https://quillette.com/#/portal/support We made our website using Ghost, a powerful app for new-media creators to publish, share, and grow a business around their content. It comes with modern tools to build a website, publish content, send newsletters & offer paid subscriptions to members. Try it here: https://ghost.org/?via=claire91