Race and Sociocultural Inclusion in Science Communication - (Contemporary Issues in Science Communication) by Elizabeth Rasekoala (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Chapter 12 is available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence.

Conversations around diversity, equity, and inclusion in science communication are in danger of generating much concern without effecting change and systematic transformations.

This radical volume addresses these circular discourses and reveals the gaps in the field. Putting the spotlight on the marginalised voices of so-called 'racialised minorities', and those from Global South regions, it interrogates the global footprint of the science communication enterprise.

Moving beyond tokenistic and extractive approaches, this book creates a space for academics and practitioners to challenge issues around race and sociocultural inclusion, providing mutual learning, paradigm-shifting perspectives, and innovative ways forward for the science communication advancement agenda.

This work has received Special Recognition from the CIMUSET Award Committee.

Review Quotes

"This edited collection is a seminal work that not only highlights the historical and contemporary challenges related to race, gender, and social class but also offers innovative, globally inclusive, and action-oriented solutions aimed at driving systemic and sustainable change. A visionary and impactful book that addresses one of the most pressing issues in contemporary science communication and for science museums and science centres." CIMUSET Award Committee

About the Author

Elizabeth Rasekoala is the President of African Gong: The Pan-African Network for the Popularization of Science and Technology and Science Communication. She is the first African female recipient of an International Science Communication award, the NAT AWARD 2019, conferred by the Natural Science Museum of Barcelona.