Inclusive restoration : ten recommendations to support LGBTQ+ researchers in restoration science

Autor: Carlos A. Ordóñez-Parra, Julie Larson, Mateus Silva, Francisco Martínez-Baena, Isabelle Van der Ouderaa, Trevyn Toone, Sam Ahler, Justin Cao Luong
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Restoration Ecology 31 (2023) 3
Restoration Ecology, 31(3)
ISSN: 1061-2971
Popis: Scientists who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or members of other marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+) face serious disparities compared to their non-LGBTQ+ peers. Restoration science presents additional risks for LGBTQ+ researchers, including extensive time in the field—sometimes in locations that are hostile to LGBTQ+ people or create discomfort around gender expression and sexual orientation. At the same time, restoration science is uniquely positioned to create change: the same principles that shape ecosystem restoration also provide a blueprint for cultivating inclusion in science. We present 10 recommendations for LGBTQ+ inclusion based on four guiding restoration principles: (1) Context is key; (2) Healthy environments require support; (3) Success needs to be defined; and (4) A diverse future is worth striving for. We provide concrete actions that individuals and institutions can take and emphasize the positive outcomes that LGBTQ+ inclusion can generate for a healthier restoration community.
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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