Championing inclusive terminology in ecology and evolution. (May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cheng, Susan J.; Gaynor, Kaitlyn M.; Moore, Alex C.; Darragh, Kathy; Estien, Cesar O.; Hammond, J.W.; Lawrence, Christopher; Mills, Kirby L.; Baiz, Marcella D.; Ignace, Danielle; Khadempour, Lily; McCary, Matthew A.; Rice, Mallory M.; Tumber-Dávila, Shersingh Joseph; Smith, Justine A.
• Is Part Of: Trends in ecology & evolution. Volume 38:Number 5(2023)
• Page Start: 381
• Page End: 384
• Publication Date: 2023-05
• Subjects: inclusion -- language -- community -- scientific terminology -- DEI -- etymology; Ecology -- Periodicals; Evolution (Biology) -- Periodicals; 576.8
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tree.2022.12.011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0169-5347

Abstract

Abstract: Amid a growing disciplinary commitment to inclusion in ecology and evolutionary biology (EEB), it is critical to consider how the use of scientific language can harm members of our research community. Here, we outline a path for identifying and revising harmful terminology to foster inclusion in EEB.