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Sage Journals Best Practices and Resources for Inclusive Language

As a publisher, we understand that words matter. Language helps us express ourselves, create communities, explain new ideas, and spread information. We believe that inclusive language is an important and powerful way to ensure people feel welcomed, respected, safe, and able to fully engage with the research Sage publishes.

Industry News, Editor's PicksMaria Pia TissotJuly 18, 2023inclusive language, inclusivity

Publishing inclusive research - 'nothing about us without us'

Minority and marginalised groups have historically been underrepresented in conventional modes of academic research where the balance of power sits with researchers rather than those participating in the research.

Language for Sex and Gender Inclusiveness in Writing

Over the last few years, many position statements and policies regarding gender inclusive language for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people have been published. This “new” trend follows on from advances made by feminists who made it very clear that language must be unbiased towards and inclusive of women.

ResearchKimberley SimpsonNovember 2, 2021Gender, inclusivity, writing, language

Webinar: What Does Inclusion Mean in the World of Research?

What are journal editors, funders, and publishers doing to support researchers of all backgrounds – specifically those who have been underrepresented, unheard, and underprivileged? What impact does this effort have on the research environment and even for the research itself? And what can we learn from each other to enable new changes that address shortcomings?

Taking Action: Five steps for a more diverse and inclusive Journal

SAGE is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and we were founded on the premise that high-quality, rigorous social science creates better societies. The killing of George Floyd in 2020 put the spotlight on how much work there still is do to eradicate the scourge of racism from our society, and the world stood-up and paid attention.

Author Services, Editor's PicksKimberley SimpsonJune 19, 2021Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, inclusivity, Journals

Taking Responsibility for our Role in Creating a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Journals Publishing World

When SAGE Publishing was founded, we committed, as a business and as an ethos, to the lifelong pursuit of an improved global society on the easel of science. An undeniable basis of doing so with success is to challenge the systems that create barriers – most urgently, for marginalized and underserved communities.

Running successful virtual editorial board meetings

Utilising the experience and knowledge of your editorial board is key to any successful journal development strategy and holding editorial board meetings is a great way to bring the board together to collaborate, plan and strategise. By holding these virtually using conference call software, you facilitate the attendance of as many board members as possible!