[Edling] Science's English dominance hinders diversity—but the community can work toward change

[Francis M. Hult via Edling]

Science

Science's English dominance hinders diversity—but the community can work
toward change

Surveys of Mexican, Spanish-speaking scientists and Taiwanese, Mandarin
Chinese-speaking researchers revealed that these authors found it
significantly more difficult to write scientific articles in English than
in their native tongues. Writing in English also increased their
dissatisfaction and anxiety. "The results are quite clear," says David
Hanauer, a linguist at Indiana University of Pennsylvania and co-author of
the studies: English posed the same burden for both groups.

Full story:
https://www.science.org/content/article/science-s-english-dominance-hinders-diversity-community-can-work-toward-change
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