An actionable anti-racism plan for geoscience organizations
Hendratta N Ali1, Sarah L Sheffield2, Jennifer E Bauer3
1Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS, USA. hnali@fhsu.edu.
Nature Communications
|June 23, 2021
Summary
Geoscience organizations must address racism and discrimination to foster inclusivity. This paper offers a twenty-point anti-racism plan to create equitable and accessible geoscience communities for all members.
Area of Science:
- Geoscience
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in STEM
Background:
- Geoscience organizations significantly influence the scientific discipline.
- Racism and discrimination currently limit participation and foster hostility for minoritized groups in geoscience.
- These issues disproportionately affect Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) in geoscience, compounded by disability and gender identity marginalization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a comprehensive anti-racism plan for geoscience organizations.
- To provide actionable strategies for creating inclusive, equitable, and accessible geoscience communities.
Main Methods:
- Development of a twenty-point anti-racism plan.
- Focus on organizational strategies to combat discrimination and harassment.
Main Results:
- A detailed twenty-point plan is proposed for implementation by geoscience organizations.
- The plan aims to address systemic racism and discrimination within the field.
Conclusions:
- Implementing this anti-racism plan is crucial for transforming geoscience into an equitable and accessible discipline.
- Combating racism, discrimination, and harassment will benefit all members of the geoscience community.
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