Journal of Diversity in Higher Education
Scope & Guideline
Unpacking Diversity: Insights for Higher Education
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Intersectionality in Higher Education:
The journal explores how various identity categories such as race, gender, sexuality, and socio-economic status intersect to influence students' experiences and outcomes in higher education. - Equity-Centered Research:
Research that focuses on equitable practices and policies aimed at improving access and success for underrepresented and marginalized student populations. - Cultural Competence and Inclusion:
Papers often discuss the development of cultural competence among educators and institutions to foster inclusive environments for diverse student bodies. - Student Activism and Advocacy:
The journal highlights the role of student activism in advocating for changes that promote equity and inclusion within educational institutions. - Critical Pedagogy and Curriculum Development:
Research that examines how curricula can be designed to reflect diverse perspectives and promote social justice within educational frameworks. - Mental Health and Well-Being:
The journal addresses the mental health challenges faced by diverse student populations, emphasizing the importance of supportive environments.
Trending and Emerging
- Intersectional Approaches to Identity:
There is an increasing emphasis on research that examines how multiple identities intersect to affect student experiences, highlighting the complexity of identity in higher education. - Mental Health and Well-Being of Marginalized Students:
Growing attention is being paid to the mental health challenges faced by diverse student populations, acknowledging the impact of systemic inequities on well-being. - Critical Race Theory and Anti-Racism:
Papers exploring critical race theory and anti-racist practices are gaining traction, reflecting a broader societal focus on racial justice. - Community and Institutional Support Systems:
Research is increasingly focusing on how community and institutional support can enhance the success and retention of marginalized students. - Technology and Online Learning Equity:
As education becomes more digital, there is a rising interest in how technology can either bridge or exacerbate the gaps in equity for diverse student populations. - Activism and Social Justice in Higher Education:
There is a trend towards examining the role of student activism and social justice movements in shaping institutional policies and practices.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Diversity Training Programs:
There appears to be a decreasing focus on conventional diversity training programs, which are often criticized for their ineffectiveness in fostering genuine change and inclusiveness. - Generalized Student Demographics:
Research that addresses broad student demographic statistics without a critical lens on intersectionality or specific experiences of marginalized groups is less frequently published. - Outdated Models of Diversity:
Older models of diversity that do not incorporate contemporary understandings of intersectionality and systemic inequities are being phased out in favor of more nuanced approaches. - Policy Analysis Without Contextual Frameworks:
Papers that analyze diversity policies without a critical examination of their implementation and impact on specific populations are less prevalent. - Single-Issue Focus:
There is a waning interest in research that addresses diversity issues in isolation, rather than through an intersectional or holistic lens.
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