Q21. Hindering DE&I#
Question#
What reasons do you think are hindering DE&I initiatives in science?
Answers#
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1. Institutional Inertia/Resistance#
- Keywords:
inertia, old structures, conservative, established, tradition, resistance, hierarchy, old-fashioned, strong bias, rigid and established structures
2. Lack of Awareness/Education#
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ignorance, unawareness, poor education, lack of understanding, unconscious bias, misinformation
3. Socioeconomic Factors#
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socioeconomic status, financial, poverty, low-income, access to resources, economic barriers, inequality, fast science system, money
5. Workload/Time Constraints#
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workload, time, busy, no time, too busy, overworked, lack of time
6. Lack of Institutional Support#
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support, resources, financial support, institutional backing, lack of initiatives, underfunded, neglected
7. Perception of DEI Initiatives#
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tokenism, performative, superficial, not taken seriously, ineffectiveness, lip service, no time unless personally affected, too complicated, no clear goals
8. Personal Beliefs/Attitudes#
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laziness, lack of interest, apathy, disinterest, indifference, personal bias, not a priority
9. Generational Gap#
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old generation, younger generation, generational divide, older scientists, change over time, mindset of parents at home
10. Gender and Power Dynamics#
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gender, power, male dominance, patriarchy, women, minorities, power dynamics, people at the top
11. Meritocracy/Elitism#
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meritocracy, elitism, exclusivity, competition, survival of the fittest, academic elitism
12. Fear of Change#
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fear, resistance to change, fear of the unknown, change aversion, uncertainty
13. Cautious Optimism for Change”#
- Keywords:
change is slow, progress happening, gradual improvement, generational shift, awareness increasing, positive role models, advocacy, education efforts, acknowledgment of challenges, incremental change