These questions are political in the sense that the debate over them will inevitably be less an exploration of abstract matters in a spirit of disinterested inquiry than an academic power struggle in which the careers and professional fortunes of many women scholars－only now entering the academic profession in substantial numbers－will be at stake, and with them the chances for a distinctive contribution to humanistic understanding, a contribution that might be an important influence against sexism in our society.
Yes, the last part is indeed very confusing. I am still not sure whether it means chances of making distinctive contributions are at stake or just simply means these women scholars can make distinctive contributions and influence sexism.
I didn't get any point for more than 2 months. Thank you very much, dear boardmaster, hah
These questions are political in the sense that the debate over them will inevitably be less an exploration of abstract matters in a spirit of disinterested inquiry than an academic power struggle in which the careers and professional fortunes of many women scholars－only now entering the academic profession in substantial numbers－will be at stake, and with them the chances for a distinctive contribution to humanistic understanding, a contribution that might be an important influence against sexism in our society.
【注释】at stake － Depending, like a bet, on the outcome of something uncertain; in a position to be lost or gained (A Dictionary of American Idioms, p.23)
and with them的and是并列信号，them指the careers and professional fortunes of women，并非指women。
省略成分(见括弧)：and with them the chances for a distinctive contribution to humanistic understanding (will be at stake)
类似句子： As his successes mounted, his ambitions grew, and with them the whole of American cinema. (GR 92-2 SECTION 4)
注释： them指his ambitions，the whole of American cinema后面省略grew.
译文： 伴随着他的不断成功，他的雄心有增无减，而整个美国电影事业也随之不断发展。
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