
Katharine Jenkins
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow specializing in social philosophy, feminist philosophy, and social ontology; author of Ontology and Oppression (OUP, 2023) and the 2025 Oxford 'Very Short Introduction' on feminist philosophy.
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Oct 1, 2025 • 58min
Katharine Jenkins, "Feminist Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Katharine Jenkins, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow specializing in feminist philosophy, dives into the core ideas of her new work. She examines key topics like gender oppression, the intersectionality of race and class, and redefines domestic labor as economic work. Jenkins discusses the challenges of defining 'woman' and critiques the political rhetoric surrounding women's protection. Emphasizing the importance of grassroots organizing, she reflects on hope amidst rising authoritarianism, advocating for solidarity and imagination in feminist discourse.

Oct 1, 2025 • 58min
Katharine Jenkins, "Feminist Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Katharine Jenkins, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Glasgow, dives into the nuances of feminist philosophy in her latest work. She explores the interconnectedness of gender oppression, beauty, and sexuality while questioning whether a coherent tradition exists within feminist thought. Jenkins discusses the impact of language on feminist aims, the structural nature of oppression, and emphasizes intersectionality for building solidarity. She critiques the tradwife phenomenon and envisions alternatives to conventional social structures, championing grassroots organizing for a more equitable world.