Disingenuous "gender equity" conferences have used either my name or name of orgs I work for to recruit academic speakers w/ false info. 3/
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If you're asked to be a speaker for a legitimate equity org, request typicaly comes from that org, not initialy from conference company. 12/
And as with all conferences, consider that lack of gender AND race balance AND lack of other minority representation is NOT equity. 13/
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Gender equity is opportunistic business to some. Conferences are expensive to host, so at least support events by not-for-profit orgs. 14/
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I accept invitations to speak at a range of events from large conferences to regional gatherings. It depends on the situation.
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One of the things I wish more events would commit to is travel scholarships for minority women, including for those in regional/remote areas
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It is additional work for organisers, but getting sponsors to cover these travel bursaries is a good way to contribute to equity & diversity
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I receive numerous invitations, some are terrific with good orgs & groups I'd like to support & some are questionable & inappropriate.
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