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Sylvia J. Wynter’s Concept of the Over-Representation of Man and Its Relevance to Gender and Global Development in the 21st Century
Full text linkThis essay critically examines Sylvia J. Wynter’s (2003) concept of the “overrepresentation of Man” (p. 263) and its profound implications for gender and global development in the 21st century. I examine Wynter’s critique of “Man” as the universal subject of knowledge and power through a Caribbean-transnational, decolonial, and intersectional feminist lens. My reflection challenges the historical reduction of the human experience to a singular, patriarchal notion and highlights the voices and contributions of previously excluded marginalized voices and women scholar-activists. In the context of global development, the overrepresentation of Man undergirds the continued dominance of Western, patriarchal ideologies that shape international economic, political, social, and environmental practices and discourses. This dominance not only reinforces gender inequities in public and private institutions, but it also perpetuates the marginalization of non-Western knowledge systems, particularly in development strategies that fail to account for the realities of all women. By drawing on Wynter’s work, I argue for the necessity of integrating decolonial, intersectional feminist perspectives into global development discourses and policies. This integration is critical to shift the dominant paradigm toward more equitable and culturally responsive development practices that honor diverse identities and knowledge systems. Finally, I emphasize the urgent need for a transformative approach that promotes justice and change for marginalized communities in gender and global development discourse and practice
Women’s Stories of/in Athens, Greece: Reflections for Future Cities
Full text linkIn a continuously urbanizing world, developing cities that support a good and full life for women—an issue with implications for families and communities at large—should be a concern in the planning of human settlements. This is particularly important for the transition to sustainable cities, which is a priority in most contemporary societies. This study focuses on women’s everyday lives in Athens, Greece, particularly the suburb of Nea Smyrni. It builds on the stories of five women shared through in-depth interviews that were conducted between spring 2023 and winter 2024. These stories have been selected because they represent women of diverse backgrounds, work conditions, and age groups, and because they shed light on the interrelation of gender with various aspects of the city: the household, public and green spaces, and mobility. This study demonstrates that contemporary cities continue to be unwelcoming for women. Women’s main concerns include inadequate sidewalks and public transport, neither of which cater to “mobilities of care,” standards of safety in public spaces, or accessibility of buildings. The findings of this study indicate that to achieve the desired transition to sustainable, enjoyable, and healthy cities for women (and all people), cities must prioritize walkable infrastructure, public spaces, and vibrant communities. At the same time, the desired density and size of cities and car independence should be revisited
Gray Matters
Full text linkWhen it comes to job-hunting, we seek to hide our age as well. In the U.S., we older adults (age 50+) systematically omit decades of experience from our résumés when searching for work, so that the algorithms and young hiring managers won’t stop us at the gates for being too old. Google’s AI Overview function recommends having no more than 10 to 15 years of experience listed on your résumé and provides detailed instructions about how to remove dates and other age-indicative information
Revisiting “Autobiographical Reflections: My Story”: A Reflection on the Unspoken and Misconveyed
Full text linkThis piece revisits and reflects on my feminist essay, “Autobiographical Reflections: My Story” (2020), published in the Journal of International Women\u27s Studies. With the benefit of years of growth and introspection, I return to that work and see more than the story I once told. I now notice the silences between the lines, the nuances I overlooked, and the unintended messages my words may have carried. This reflection is not an attempt to erase my truth but rather an effort to revisit and refine it—to provide, within the confines of a few pages, greater clarity, accountability, and context where my previous words may have fallen short
Book Review Essay: Reading the Witch Otherwise: Decolonial Reckonings and Epistemic Disobedience in The Witch Studies Reader
No full textHealing Through Acknowledgment: The Role of Naturalistic Restorative Justice and Twentieth Century Genocide Recovery
Full text linkThis article defines and explores the application of restorative justice principles in the context of twentieth century genocide acknowledgments. The genocides used as case studies in this article include the Holocaust, Cambodian genocide, and Rwandan genocide. This article examines how survivors have utilized restorative practices to facilitate healing, the importance of historical site preservation, and governments acknowledging their wrongdoings. The importance of acknowledgment and making amends to facilitate healing is highlighted throughout the article. The findings underscore the complexity of applying restorative justice to genocide and the necessity of proper acknowledgment for true reconciliation and healing to occur. This article discusses the timeline of the formation of the concept of restorative justice in comparison to the timeline of these genocides occurring while exploring the need of naturalistic healing
