A Practical Guide to Avoiding Biased Communication in Reproductive Biology

    Document Type

    Conference Proceeding

    Publication Date

    12-1-2024

    Publication Title

    Integrative and Comparative Biology

    Abstract

    When cultural biases pervade communication, whether visual or text-based, objectivity is impaired. Anthropocentrism (human-centered bias) and androcentrism (male-centered bias) in particular distort perspectives in mammalian reproductive biology. This paper provides a resource for professionals who understand how cultural biases can be reinforced with language, visuals, and conceptual framing. After brief explanations, we present neutral alternatives to biased terminology as well as ways to avoid bias in illustrations. Since this paper is animal-centric, we hope to inspire the creation of similar resources across a more diverse biota and, thus, move towards a more neutral perspective across reproductive biology.

    Volume

    64

    Issue

    6

    First Page

    1717

    Last Page

    1733

    DOI

    https://doi.org/10.1093/icb/icae138

    ISSN

    15407063

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