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A framework for improving diversity work in physics
In this paper we draw on Black Feminist Theory to motivate examining diversity work in physics with an emphasis on physics education research. In our framework, we consider three major approaches to doing diversity work acknowledging and naming diversity, affirming diversity, and removing barriers to increase diversity. We examine these approaches with goals of attending to the affordances of existing diversity work and identifying the constraints for those currently seeking to diversify the field. We use intersectionality to critique diversity efforts in physics and conclude with suggestions on elevating and complicating diversity work in physics and physics education research.
Physics Education Research Conference 2020
Part of the PER Conference Peer-reviewed Plenary Paper series Virtual Conference: July 22-23, 2020 Pages 9-15
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Title = {A framework for improving diversity work in physics},
BookTitle = {Physics Education Research Conference 2020},
Pages = {9-15},
Address = {Virtual Conference},
Series = {PER Conference Peer-reviewed Plenary Paper},
Month = {July 22-23},
Year = {2020}
}
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