Methods of Unsilencing: Dismantling Discrimination and Exclusionary Practices in Academia
In academic spaces, silencing is more than just the absence of speech—it is a form of isolation, dismissal, and exclusion. Those who experience discrimination often find themselves navigating systems designed to discourage them from speaking out, seeking support, or advocating for change. Silencing can be both explicit and systemic: it manifests through direct dismissal, institutional gaslighting, exclusion…