Leigh, Jennifer S (2022) Voices: Increasing inclusivity and equity in research cultures. Cell Reports Physical Science, . E-ISSN 2666-3864. (doi:10.1016/j.xcrp.2022.101199) (KAR id:99189)
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Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrp.2022.101199 |
Abstract
One of the biggest challenges in science is addressing the widely acknowledged lack
of DEI. This is a global challenge including the overrepresentation of European and
North American science and scientists.Within chemistry, professional bodies such as
the Royal Society of Chemistry and the American Chemical Society showed that
compared with what is seen in the general population, there is an underrepresentation
of chemists who are women, disabled, Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
This gap increases with seniority.
Marginalization can be thought of as being intersectional (a term coined by Kimberle
´ Crenshaw to describe the compounding barriers faced by Black women due
to misogyny and racism). Practically, this means that the disadvantages encountered
due to different aspects of an individual’s identity, such as gender, sexuality, race,
religion, or class, will compound and multiply. The competitive climate of scientific
research funding reinforces an ideology where overwork and hyperproductivity are
the norm. Coupled with increases in precarious contracts, squeezes on budgets,
and a lack of progression opportunities, it becomes harder to change the dominant
research culture and make it more accessible and inclusive.
Supramolecular chemistry has welcomed the International Women in
Supramolecular Chemistry (WISC) network’s approach to DEI, responding to them
‘‘calling in’’ the community to support their own and incorporating creative approaches
to highlight and humanize the lived experiences of parents, carers, and
marginalized researchers. The framework that the community is constructing to raise
awareness and effect change could act as a model for other fields within physical sciences
to address inclusivity and equity in research cultures.
Item Type: | Article |
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DOI/Identification number: | 10.1016/j.xcrp.2022.101199 |
Uncontrolled keywords: | Inclusivity; science; EDI; diversity; supramolecular; chemistry; gender; marginalisation; STEM |
Subjects: |
A General Works H Social Sciences Q Science > QD Chemistry |
Divisions: | Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research |
Funders: | Royal Society (https://ror.org/03wnrjx87) |
Depositing User: | Jennifer Leigh |
Date Deposited: | 15 Dec 2022 14:41 UTC |
Last Modified: | 16 Dec 2022 09:33 UTC |
Resource URI: | https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/99189 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes) |
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