Academic trajectories in the Southern Cone: marked by the stigmatization of being a woman, migrant, or non-Caucasian.

This article examines the discrimination faced by women in academia in the Southern Cone of Latin America. The study surveyed 453 female academics from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay and found that sexism, racism, classism, xenophobia, and homophobia are prevalent forms of discrimination in the region. The research emphasizes the need for a comprehensive understanding of how interconnected inequalities impact academic women. The document also discusses the intersectionality of discrimination, including the impact of ambivalent sexism, regulatory fictions, heteronormativity, LGTBI+ phobia, racism, homonationalism, and xenophobia. The study calls for efforts to combat discrimination and create a more equitable academic environment. Additionally, the document presents the findings of a study that measured exposure to various forms of discrimination, with sexism being the most prevalent. The study highlights the importance of an intersectional perspective in addressing discrimination in academia. Lastly, the document discusses an ongoing survey that aims to gather information on inequality, power dynamics, and politics within academic contexts, emphasizing the need for further research on these critical issues. [Extracted from the article]