Spotlight Series #3 - Patricia Owens: Intellectual Erasure and Gendered Architecture of IR
Grimshaw PodcastsShow Notes
In this new episode of the Spotlight series, we’re joined by Patricia Owens, Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford and author of the recent book Erased: A History of International Thought Without Men. Professor Owens shares the research behind her book, which uncovers the overlooked intellectual contributions of women in the field of international relations. She also offers insights into the gendered architecture of the discipline and what it means for the future of IR.
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