
Why the Term ‘JEDI’ Is Problematic for Describing Programs That Promote Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
They’re meant to be heroes within the Star Wars universe, but the Jedi are inappropriate symbols for justice work
Sara E. Brownell is a discipline-based education researcher and professor in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University who studies how we can create more inclusive undergraduate biology learning environments, particularly for women, religious students, community college transfer students, and LGBTQ+ students. You can follow her on Twitter @brownell_sara.
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