The Maya Effect: Theorizing Beyond Matthew and Matilda Effects to an Intersectional Understanding of Collaboration
Published online on May 25, 2026
Abstract
Gender & Society, Volume 40, Issue 3, Page 386-415, June 2026.
Unequal credit in academic collaboration has long been understood through the Matthew effect—more credit is given to already famous coauthors. The Matilda effect posits that women receive less credit than men, assumed to be riding collaborators’ ...
Unequal credit in academic collaboration has long been understood through the Matthew effect—more credit is given to already famous coauthors. The Matilda effect posits that women receive less credit than men, assumed to be riding collaborators’ ...