Menusha DE SILVA, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore, Singapore
Kamalini RAMDAS, Department of Geography, National University of Singapore, Singapore
On-going discussions on feminist mentoring focus largely on vertical relations that occur within institutionally defined settings, while there are fewer examples of more lateral forms of mentoring that occur via multi-modal platforms and connect peers across transnational boundaries (for an exception see Singh and Mathews 2019). Drawing upon our experiences as (former) co-chairs of the Young and Early-Career Scholars group of the IGU Gender and Geography Commission, we share on how feminist geographers can create transnational networks of care and solidarity among peers. In the paper, we discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic provided an opportunity to create a virtual space via blog posts and online gatherings, for peer-to-peer mentoring on how to navigate the challenges of researching, seeking employment and working within neoliberal institutions, while supporting and celebrating each other during increased isolation. We also reflect on the extent to which our experiences resonate with our peers, and how we can foster mentoring networks of inclusivity and trust that connect junior scholars of differing identity positions, institutional settings, obligations and aspirations.
Mots clés : care|early-career|feminist|mentoring|peer networks
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