2/ ...as I'm dealing exclusively w/ White male science editors (& only 1 WW) who say my "activism" detracts from my research... #marginsci
Science is political: 1/ Because as a #WOC I can't get my work on how science is political published in a science publication... #marginsci
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Yes! Established career scientists in editorial positions have power, should use it to open the gates not keep them closed
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@OtherSociology Sci journal editors, be bold when articles like this come your way, your role in changing things for the better is critical -
Sci journal editors, also be diligent in sending articles to women, POC, early career scientists for review!
@OtherSociology#WOCinSTEM
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3/ ...& the rest aren't interested in diversity in sci academia unless a White person writes about it abstractly "objectively."
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4/ Inclusion & access in science activities is important & not abstract. Diversity is not just "feel good" articles of hope...
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5/ Diversity work is tough; informed by research& activism; & not "biased" because the author is
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6/ Science is political because White people can write articles on science activities WITHOUT talking about diversity.
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7/ Staying silent is political. And benefiting from the time, labour & activism of
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Science is political - all day every day, in every way. From what is said about science, to who speaks & who is ignored.
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Science is political because even when URM are experts, they will always be seen as biased by gatekeepers.
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Science is political because organisers of the world's largest science march took WEEKS to admit that science is political.
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And even then, they still say "I’ve not seen scientists be so willing to come out in to the street" https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/03/what-exactly-are-people-marching-for-when-they-march-for-science/518763/?utm_source=twb …
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Scientists have *always* protested - just not White scientists from dominant groups. URM scientists have always done this work.
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So while glad the new
@ScienceMarchDC diversity statement finally says "science is political" it's taken LOTS of work by URM.#marginsci -
and thank you for that work!
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Plus there are no specific plans or answers to URM questions. This is the 4th diversity statement not including social media.
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It took 5 days for
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Had they involved disabled scholars & activists in governance & planning from inception this would never have happened.
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I remain supportive of few individuals working to make changes "from the inside" but organisers still show troubling patterns.
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