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Diversity in forensic sciences: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) representation in different medicolegal fields in the United States

Yim, An-Di ; Juarez, Jessica K. ; Goliath, Jesse R. ; Melhado, Isabel S.

Forensic science international. Synergy, 2022-01, Vol.5, p.100280-100280, Article 100280 [Periódico revisado por pares]

Netherlands: Elsevier B.V

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  • Título:
    Diversity in forensic sciences: Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) representation in different medicolegal fields in the United States
  • Autor: Yim, An-Di ; Juarez, Jessica K. ; Goliath, Jesse R. ; Melhado, Isabel S.
  • Assuntos: Diversity ; Forensic science ; Interdisciplinary Forensics ; Medicolegal ; Representation
  • É parte de: Forensic science international. Synergy, 2022-01, Vol.5, p.100280-100280, Article 100280
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  • Descrição: The benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment are well documented. This study examined forensic science literature, demographic data reported from professional organizations, and demographic surveys to compile information regarding racial and ethnic diversity within different subdisciplines of forensic science. Results showed that practitioners self-identified as Black or Hispanic were underrepresented in scientific fields closely related to forensic science. Moreover, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students were underrepresented at the undergraduate level, despite increasing college enrollments. This lack of representation may have consequences on knowledge production and innovation. By recognizing the current status of diversity in forensic science, this study is the first step toward mitigating the trend of underrepresentation. We encourage professional organizations to be transparent about the diversity in their membership and provide actual practitioner demographic statistics. These data are beneficial to studying the effects of underrepresentation and developing effective strategies to improve representation. •Black and Hispanic practitioners are underrepresented in forensic-related fields.•All BIPOC are underrepresented in undergraduate forensic science degree recipients.•Actual practitioner demographics are needed to identify diversity-related issues.•Professional organizations should report demographic statistics for their membership.
  • Editor: Netherlands: Elsevier B.V
  • Idioma: Inglês

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