Diversifying one’s syllabi may seem like a difficult task, especially for those of us who were not ourselves educated in philosophy classrooms that made efforts to include the voices of individuals from typically under-represented groups. However, there have recently become available a number of online resources, many of which are continuously improving through collaborative work, which make diversification more approachable. Links to some of those resources are provided here! We also encourage you to search out philosophical literature by diverse authors independently: it is often much easier than you might think to find excellent readings to include.

Sources for undergraduate-level readings which focus on women authors in particular:

• Covering a variety of topics
  Women of Philosophy, a database of contemporary women philosophers, with links to their work, when available: http://www.womenofphilosophy.com/
  
  Women’s Works, a database of philosophy written by women: http://women.aap.org.au/papers/areas/index.html
  
  Philosophy written by women, sorted by area: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgJqzL_YyKKxdEwyd1o5c1lubFp2TGpiSlkyTE5jOXc#gid=0 (See the call for contribution to this document via NewAPPS here.) 

• Covering the history of philosophy:
  Philosophy’s Gender in Historical Perspective, a Duke University project, which will result in an in-depth database for historical philosophical texts written by women and which is set to be available this spring: http://humanitieswritlarge.duke.edu/emerging-humanities-networks/philosophy-s-gender-in-historical-perspective (See the call for contribution to this website as well as its announcement here.)

• Covering the issue of personal identity in particular:
  The following entry on the website Popular Metaphysics lists some quality articles by females on personal identity:  http://popularmetaphysics.com/2012/08/24/some-good-work-by-female-philosophers-on-the-identity-question/

• Anthologies which may also be helpful: 
  Women in the History of Philosophy: An Unconventional History of Western Philosophy: Conversations Between Men and Women Philosophers, Karen J. Warren (editor), 2009; Women Philosophers of the Early Modern Period, Margaret Atherton (editor), 1994.
  
  Philosophy by Women of Color: Women of Color and Philosophy: A Critical Reader, Naomi Zack (editor), 2000.
  
  Sources for undergraduate-level readings which focus on gathering diverse authors more generally:

Sources for including other minority groups or minority-related issues:

• Covering a variety of topics:
  Diversifying Syllabi, a website with readings and accompanying teaching tips, organized by Georgetown’s Women in Philosophy Climate Coalition: http://diversifyingsyllabi.weebly.com/
  Essential reading list of Chinese philosophy, compiled by Bryan W. Van Norden: http://faculty.vassar.edu/brvannor/bibliography.html

• Anthologies which may also be helpful:
  Africana philosophy: African Philosophy: An Anthology, Emmanuel Chukwudi Eze (editor), 1998; I Am Because We Are: Readings in Black Philosophy, Fred Lee Hord (Mzee Lasana Okpara) and Jonathan Scott Lee (editors), 1995; A Companion to African Philosophy, Kwasi Wiredu (editor), 2006.
  
  African-American philosophy: Reflections: An Anthology of African-American Philosophy, James Montmarquet and William Hardy (editors), 1999.
  
  Classical Chinese philosophy: Readings in Classical Chinese Philosophy, Philip J. Ivanhoe and Bryan W. Van Norden (editors), 2005.
  
  American Indian philosophy: American Indian Thought: Philosophical Essays, Anne Waters (editor), 2003.
  
  Disability philosophy: Americans with Disabilities, Leslie Francis and Anita Silvers (editors), 2000.
  
  

Sources for sample syllabi:

• APA Diversity and Inclusiveness Syllabus Collection, a resource which provides not only sample syllabi for some standardly offered courses, but also sample syllabi for more diverse course offerings: http://www.apaonline.org/members/group_content_view.asp?group=110430&id=380970
• On structuring syllabi in light of African-American experience:
  Mills, Charles. “Non-Cartesian Sums: Philosophy and the African-American Experience.” Teaching Philosophy, Vol.17, No.3. Charlottesville, VA: Philosophy Documentation Center. September 1994. pgs.223-243.

Recommended Reading for Teachers, and/or Opportunities to Join Supportive Communities:

• Personal accounts by Disabled Philosophers: http://disabledphilosophers.wordpress.com/ 
  
• Personal accounts by Philosophers of Color: https://beingaphilosopherofcolor.wordpress.com/ 
  Personal accounts by Women Philosophers: https://beingawomaninphilosophy.wordpress.com/ 
  Forum for LGBT Philosophers to discuss philosophy: http://philosophyforumlgbt.org
  Society for Philosophy and Disability: http://societyforphilosophyanddisability.org/
  Society for Women in Philosophy: http://www.uh.edu/~cfreelan/SWIP/