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Wokeness in higher education is still alive and kicking

Ballots went out last month for leadership positions at the American Sociological Association. Here’s some advice for candidates: Emphasize your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion credentials. Among the past 13 ASA presidents, 11 were women, and 2 were black men.

Among the past 11 vice presidents, 10 were women. One was a white man. In addition, the criteria the ASA outlines for all of its awards make clear that “wokeness” in higher education is still deeply entrenched, notwithstanding efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate it. 

The Environmental Sociology Teaching and Mentorship Award “honors faculty members who demonstrate a notable dedication to teaching and mentorship through …actionable attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion.”

The notice for an award for best article in a professional journal declares that “Women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities are especially encouraged to submit.”

And when considering an award for articles “that advance the field of sociology of science, knowledge, and technology,” the ASA calls for more applications from “scholars who identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC). 

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