If I could make one unreasonably demanding request of gatekeepers in publishing, it would be to beg them not to send rejections to BIPOC authors where you say you can’t relate to our voices. You don’t know the harm you do
Words that authors use regularly that signal colonial mindset &/ white gaze. A thread inspired by recent reading observations & reflections. Y’all, if anyone gets that power is language is power, it’s writers. So why do we continue to write in oppressive language? 1/
We received 130 entries and 28 papers were selected based on the quality of work. Congratulation!! The first authors will receive a cash prize (INR 5000) and a citation. They will give a talk in the IIN webinar series-2022 and could be the winner of the final award. Best of luck!