Gender and Knowledge Gatekeepers in Geography.

This article examines the intersection of gender and academic gatekeeping in geography, with a focus on two key entities: the American Association of Geographers (AAG) and academic journals. Whereas institutions are direct gatekeepers, professional organizations indirectly influence faculty, student...

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Publicado en:Professional Geographer Vol. 78; no. 3; pp. 377 - 395
Autores principales: Sultana, Selima, Dixon, Barnali, Li, Wei, Mossa, Joann
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd 2026
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        Gatekeeping
        Gender inequality
        Geography
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