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#Intersectionality was the greatest source of conflict between myself as program manager and senior leaders in/ linked to the Academy. Many did not want Athena SWAN to focus on principles of intersectionality, which were added to the Charter in 2015, prior to our pilot launch
In my time as manager, I saw deep dedication amongst individual teams & leaders working towards Athena SWAN awards.
The problem comes from the top. Uncollegial responses to #intersectionality incl exec White men &women pounding tables & kicking chairs in my presence. #marginsci
#WOC with specialised training & commitment to #intersectionality lead equity & diversity initiatives with true inclusion & accessibility. We are hampered by lack of resources, authority to make required changes, and a hostile workplace culture resistant to change. #marginsci
#Intersectionality was only added to the Athena SWAN Charter in the UK after a pilot with non-STEM faculties, who noted gaps on inclusion of minorities.
Programs without intersectionality will NEVER lead to true equity & diversity.
Intersectionality requires proactive change.
While I was managing SAGE, our national equity & diversity program, senior leaders involved with the program tried to have me fired for writing about ending sexual harassment in science. Emblematic of the state of equity, diversity & #intersectionality.https://theconversation.com/how-to-stop-the-sexual-harassment-of-women-in-science-reboot-the-system-53210 …
Equity & diversity work is tough at the best of times. It is even more personally and professionally costly for #WOC dedicated to anti-racism, transgender inclusion & accessibility.
#Intersectionality is not a buzzword. Can't be done in secret. It is changing policies & practice
Finally, the prevailing attitude I have fought against in all of my equity and diversity work is White privilege. White women & men think #intersectionality 'dilutes' their focus on gender equity. That's b/c they think White women deserve equity 'first' & the rest can wait.
#Intersectionality does not weaken gender equity programs. It strenthens these efforts. Intersectionality calls attention to the multiple structural disadvantages faced by Indigenous & other #WOC, gender minorities & others. Without this, gender equity can never be reached.
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