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“Blacklists” and “whitelists”: a salutary warning concerning the prevalence of racist language in discussions of predatory publishing

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posted on 2018-10-11, 14:43 authored by Frank Houghton, Sharon HoughtonSharon Houghton
This commentary addresses the widespread use of racist language in discussions concerning predatory publishing. Examples include terminology such as blacklists, whitelists, and black sheep. The use of such terms does not merely reflect a racist culture, but also serves to legitimize and perpetuate it.

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Journal of the Medical Library Association;106 (4) , pp. 527-530

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University of Pittsburgh, University Library System

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peer-reviewed

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English

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