Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to point out a worrisome phenomenon and suggest some ways of dealing with it.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is a historical analysis of references in organization studies.FindingsThe finding of this paper concludes that the proportion of women authors is low and is increasing very slowly.Research limitations/implicationsSome simple solutions may be applied, even if they alone will not solve the problem.Practical implicationsAn appeal to use first name on reference lists and in texts (when appropriate).Social implicationsBetter recognition of women’s contribution to knowledge.Originality/valueNot for the authors to judge.

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