For academic publishing to be trans-inclusive, authors must be allowed to retroactively change their names

Hunt, Lilian (2020) For academic publishing to be trans-inclusive, authors must be allowed to retroactively change their names. Impact of Social Sciences Blog (30 Sep 2020). Blog Entry.

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Abstract

Many trans researchers change their name to match their gender identity. However, there is currently no clear, simple or standardised way for publications to be updated to reflect this. As a result, many trans authors are caught between losing their publication record and involuntarily being outed. Lilian Hunt explains the existing name change policies and outlines experiences of trans researchers of the current system. She calls on publishers to adopt processes that will allow authors to retroactively change their name and highlights the good practice that the coalition, EDIS- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Science- has spearheaded.

Item Type:	Online resource (Blog Entry)
Official URL:	https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/
Additional Information:	© 2020 The Author(s)
Divisions:	LSE
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
Date Deposited:	03 Nov 2020 12:21
Last Modified:	15 Sep 2023 10:44
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/106846

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