2025/05/20 by Nicole K. Drumhiller · 1 voice
Social Sciences · #Intelligence, Security, War Strategy
paper · doi:10.1080/02684527.2025.2506278
openalex publication_date 2025/05/20 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/14
This limited systematic literature review examines the contributions and experiences of women in intelligence. It synthesises existing scholarship across various disciplines, including history, communications, women’s studies, and intelligence, to explore themes such as the roles women held, female intelligence networks, freedom of movement, punishments for spying, gender sidestreaming and equity, diversity, and inclusion, the portrayals of women within popular media, historic biases and research challenges. The review identifies key trends and avenues for future inquiry, ultimately aiming to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of knowledge and its implications for the field.