Rosemarie Tong

Rosemarie Tong is an American feminist philosopher, born in Chicago, Illinois in 1949. She is an emeritus distinguished professor of health care ethics at the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Tong's research areas include ethical issues in long-term care, cognitive enhancement, and genetics. She has made significant contributions to the fields of bioethics, health care reform, and genetic and reproductive technology. She is the author of "Feminist Thought: A More Comprehensive Introduction" (1998), which provides an overview of major feminist theory traditions and discusses intersectionality's importance to the globalization of feminism. Tong's work also explores the implications of caregiving, particularly for women. She has held professorships at Williams College, Lafayette College, and Davidson College. Additionally, she has been active in professional organizations, including chairing the American Philosophical Association's Committee on the Status of Women and co-coordinating the International Network for Feminist Approaches to Bioethics.